Adriano Celentano

Adriano Celentano is an iconic figure in Italian popular culture, known for his successful music career and his hit song 'Prisencolinensinainciusol'.

Pop Singer

January 6, 1938

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Adriano Celentano, an iconic figure in Italian popular culture, has made significant contributions as a singer, songwriter, actor, and TV host. He gained global fame for his portrayal of Satan in Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ.” Over the past 50 years, Celentano has hosted numerous Italian television shows, sold millions of records, and achieved multiple No. 1 albums in Italy. Among his most famous songs is “Prisencolinensinainciusol,” released in 1972, which became a hit by imitating American English without using actual words. Other notable works include “Yuppi du,” “Felice Della Pietà,” and his soundtrack contribution to the film “Nine.”