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 ''

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'' (2002), directed by

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, followed by ''

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,'' (2004), directed by Mario Martone. 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-actor-stub