Cosimo Massimo Fusco (born 23 September 1962) is an Italian actor.

Biography

Born in Matera, Italy, Fusco was educated in

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'', among others. He played the role of Judge Alberto Somaschi in the Italian series '' Il bene e il male'' from 2008 to 2009.

Selected filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

References

External links

{{DEFAULTSORT:Fusco, Cosimo 1962 births People from Matera Italian male film actors Italian male television actors Living people 20th-century Italian male actors 21st-century Italian male actors