Carlo Verdone
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About
Italian actor, screenwriter, and film director who has earned repute for both creating and starring in Italian comedy films. Some of his most notable roles include quirky characters in titles such as Un sacco bello, Bianco, rosso e Verdone, and Borotalco. He later also worked on more serious titles such as Maledetto il Giorno che t'ho incontrato, Il mio miglior nemico, and Io, loro e Lara.
Before Fame
He studied modern literature at Sapienza University and film direction at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome. He launched his acting career in the 1970s with sketches on television shows such as Non Stop and appearances in commercial advertisements for brands like Carosello.
Trivia
Among his numerous career accolades, he won several honors for his directorial debut, Un sacco bello, including the David di Donatello Award and the Nastro d'Argento for Best New Actor. He later also earned a Nastro d'Argento Award in 2022 for his Paramount+ semi-autobiographical series, Vita da Carlo.
Family Life
His father was a respected film critic. He married Gianna Scarpelli in 1980 and they went on to welcome two children together named Giulia and Paolo before they ultimately separated in 1996. His brother, Luca, is a film director and his sister, Silvia, is a film producer.
Associated With
He is the brother-in-law of noted actor Christian De Sica.
