One of the most famous and recognised actors on the international scene, it was directed, amongst others, by Marco Bellocchio, Luigi Magni, Gabriele Muccino, Gianni Amelio, Michele Placido, Giuseppe Tornatore, Ferzan Özpetek, Silvio Soldini, Giuliano Montaldo, Stefano Sollima, Carlo Verdone and Marco Tullio Giordana. Winner of various awards both in Italy and

overseas (amongst which the David di Donatello Award and three Nastri d’Argento film awards), he is one of the founders of the Actor’s Center in Rome.