Vincenzo Ricotta (born 14 October 1959), professionally known as Vincent Riotta, is a British actor.

Career

Riotta studied at the

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. He went on to perform in various stage plays, such as Shakespeare's ''Romeo'', which was held at the Young Vic, Tennessee Williams' ''A Streetcar Named Desire'', held at the Leicester Haymarket. Also, the twin roles of ''The Corsican Brothers'' at the Abbey in Dublin, and the lead role of ''Fridays at Seven'' at the Court Theatre in West Hollywood. His more notable television appearances include UK soap ''

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'', ''

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'' (1990, series 6 episode 52 ''Close to Home'') for Thames Television, '' New Tricks'' (2013, series 10 episode ''Rock the Boat'' parts one & two) for the

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, '' JAG'' for NBC, ''

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'' for

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, and '' Alias'' for ABC. In 2016 Riotta appeared in British mystery series ''Endeavor.'' Riotta's film credits include the independent

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film ''Al Capone'', for which he won the Best Actor award at the 1995 Barcelona Film Festival for his portrayal of the title character. In 2002, he played the lead role of Rico Morales in the drama ''Bella Bettien''. He also holds many cameo appearances to his name in such high-profile films as '' Captain Corelli's Mandolin'', starring Nicolas Cage and Penélope Cruz. However, universally he is probably best recognised as one of the lead male roles in the 2003 romantic-comedy '' Under The Tuscan Sun'', starring Diane Lane and fellow Italian actor Raoul Bova. In the film, he plays Frances Mayes' (Diane Lane) first love interest upon arriving in Italy; a kind, well-reserved and married estate agent from whom she receives emotional support throughout the film. To the contrary, on the commentary of ''Under the Tuscan Sun'', director Audrey Wells states that his character's persona was merely something he invented, as in reality he is boyishly energetic.

Personal life

Riotta was born in Britain to Italian immigrants. He is fluent in Sicilian. He is separated from casting director Teresa Razzauti. He lives in London with his daughter, Emma Riotta.

Selected filmography

* 1985 '' A.D. Anno Domini - The Trials and Triumphs of the Early Church'' (TV Mini-Series) as Saint Stephen * 1985 '' Car Trouble'' as Kevin (as Vincenzo Ricotta) * 1987 '' Body Contact'' as Tony Zulu (as Vincenzo Ricotta) * 1988 '' Hanna's War'' as Yoel (as Vincenzo Ricotta) * 1993 '' Leon the Pig Farmer'' as Elliot Cohen (as Vincenzo Ricotta) * 1994 ''Il Quinto giorno'' as Robert (as Vincenzo Ricotta) * 1994 ''La Chance'' as Nicola (as Vincenzo Ricotta) * 1994 ''Ready to Kill'' as Robert (as Vincenzo Ricotta) * 1995 '' A Little Worm'' (Short) as Al Capone * 1996 '' In Love and War'' as Italian Officer (as Vincenzo Ricotta) * 1998 '' Matter of Trust'' as Johnny (as Vincenzo Ricotta) * 1998 '' Falling Sky'' as Mr. Hanes (as Vince Ricotta) * 1999 ''Ballad of the Nightingale'' as Michael Wynn-Booth (as Vincenzo Ricotta) * 2000 ''The Hook-Armed Man'' (Short) as Lou (as Vincenzo Ricotta) * 2000 '' Dancing at the Blue Iguana'' as Customer (as Vincent Ricotta) * 2001 '' Captain Corelli's Mandolin'' as Quartermaster (as Vincenzo Ricotta) * 2002 '' The Good War'' as Italian POW * 2002 ''

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'' as Chief Guard * 2002 ''Bella Bettien'' as Rico Morales * 2003 '' Under the Tuscan Sun'' as Martini * 2003 '' Belly of the Beast'' as Fitch McQuad * 2004 '' Nema problema'' as Anselmo Lorenzi * 2004 ''Nel mio amore'' as Jacques * 2004 '' Unstoppable'' as Detective Jay Miller * 2005 ''

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'' as Benny * 2006 '' The Listening'' as Vaughan * 2007 ''

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'' (TV Mini-Series) as Brugioni * 2007 '' The Moon and the Stars'' as Tumiati * 2007 '' Il Capo dei Capi'' (TV Mini-Series) as

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* 2007 '' Clare and Francis'' (2007) as Favarone * 2008 '' The Dark Knight'' as Cop At 250 52nd St. * 2008 '' Einstein'' (TV Movie) as The

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Operator * 2009 ''Butterfly zone - Il senso della farfalla'' as Uomo (aldilà) * 2009 '' Nine'' as Luigi * 2009-2012 '' Squadra antimafia – Palermo oggi'' (TV Series) as Mickey Robson * 2011 ''

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'' (TV Mini-Series) as Giorgio de Angelis * 2011 ''Hustle Series'' 7 (TV Series) as Carle Bachini * 2012 '' Goltzius and the Pelican Company'' as Ricardo del Monte * 2013 '' Rush'' as Lauda's Mechanic * 2013 '' Third Person'' as Gerry * 2013-2014 '' Da Vinci's Demons'' (TV Series) as Federico da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino * 2014 ''Romeo and Juliet'' (TV Series) as Capulet * 2014 ''Tender Eyes'' as Henry * 2016 '' Inferno'' as Death Mask Guard * 2016 '' In guerra per amore'' as USA Army Major James Maone * 2016 '' Natale a Londra – Dio salvi la regina'' as Mike "The Hammer" * 2017 ''Black Butterfly'' as Lieutenant Carcano * 2017 '' The Chinese Widow'' as James Doolittle * 2017 ''An American Exorcism'' as Father Ryan Stone * 2017 '' 55 Steps'' as James Adams * 2018 '' Entebbe'' as Dan Shomron * 2019 '' Dolce Fine Giornata'' as Lodovici * 2019 '' The Two Popes'' as Driver * 2019 ''Entro Mezzanotte'' as Prison Guard * 2020 '' Divorzio a Las Vegas'' as Judge Pistons * 2022 '' Rocketry: The Nambi Effect'' as Luigi Crocco * 2023 '' The Book Club: The Next Chapter'' as Gianni

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Riotta, Vincent 1959 births Living people 20th-century English male actors 21st-century English male actors English male film actors English male stage actors English male television actors English people of Italian descent English people of Sicilian descent Male actors from Hertfordshire People from Hertford Actors from East Hertfordshire District