Biography

July 4, 1966 · Sarnico, Lombardy, Italy

5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)

Before making it big, he shared a house with pals Luigi Lo Cascio and Fabrizio Gifuni, who also studied acting.

Changed a lot of jobs before becoming a professional actor: at 14, he's been a tiler in his father's business, while taking evening classes; at 20 he was in San Diego (California), as a baby sitter, a newsboy and a dispatch rider. At 22, back in Italy (Rome), he entered the Academy of Dramatic Arts, while working in pizza restaurants as a waiter for a living.

Had a 3 year relationship with a screenwriter named Bianca (2007).

Two sons, Lorenzo (b. March 22, 2020) and Riccardo (b. November 11, 2021) with journalist Nina Verdelli.

Has two brothers: one of them is a priest, the other one is a tiler.