Uccio De Santis
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About
Italian actor, comedian, writer, and television personality who rose to fame starring as Lello Morgese in the 2012 comedy film Non me lo dire. He is widely recognized as the creator and star of the long-running sitcom Mudù, which premiered on regional television before it expanded to a national audience on the Rai 2 network. He has also appeared in films such as Effetti insiderati, Mi rifaccio il trullo, and La cena di Natale.
Before Fame
He developed a passion for performance at an early age and began by appearing in parochial shows and local community venues. He went on to earn a diploma in accounting and pursue economics studies before he decided to focus on his entertainment industry career fulltime. He earned his national break in 1998 when he appeared on the series La sai l'ultima?
Trivia
In addition to starring in the film, he also wrote and produced the 2012 comedy Non me lo dire. He coined the term "Mudù," which is a dance move and signature exclamation as well as the title of his celebrated sitcom.
Family Life
He and his wife Dora Di Leo are the parents of two daughters named Simona and Roberta.
Associated With
He starred opposite Marco Leonardi in the 2022 historical drama film La Grande Guerra del Salento.
