Francesco Scianna (born 25 March 1982 in

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Biography

Early education and career

Francesco Scianna began his acting career in theater, debuting in 1997 with the recital of poems by

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, "CEI". Later he participated in many other works and graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art Silvio D'Amico. He debuted in the movie '' Il più bel giorno della mia vita'' (2002), directed by

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, followed by '' L'odore del sangue,'' (2004), directed by

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. In 2007, he acted in the movie '' L'uomo di vetro.'' After these films he performed on television, in '' La luna e il lago'' and ''

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Major roles

His big break came in 2009 when he played the role of Peppino Torrenuova, the male

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in ''Baarìa'', directed by

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, next to newcomer Margareth Madè. The film succeeded at the box office and was nominated by Italy as its entry in the Oscars 2010 and also nominated for a

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. In 2010 Scianna acted in the movie ''

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,'' playing the role of

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, with

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, directed by

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.
, ''Gazzetta di Parma'' Also that year, he acted in '' Le cose che restano'' and in 2011 in '' Ti amo troppo per dirtelo.''

Filmography

Films

Television

References

External links

* Living people Italian male film actors Male actors from Palermo Accademia Nazionale di Arte Drammatica Silvio D'Amico alumni 1982 births {{Italy-screen-actor-stub