Paolo Rossi (born 22 June 1953) is an Italian actor, writer, comedian, singer-songwriter and television personality.

Life and career

Born in

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, Paolo Rossi graduated as a chemical expert, then he moved to

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where he debuted on stage in 1978, in

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''. After having been a member of the stage company "compagnia dell'Elfo" he started signing numerous theatrical monologues and stage plays of critical success that were paired in their style with the Commedia dell'arte,

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's and for which he was referred to as "an Italic middle way between

and Lenny Bruce". Rossi is also active on television, in successful variety shows such as ''Su la testa'' and ''Il laureato'', and in films, in which he debuted in 1986. Rossi's multifaceted career also include music: since early 1990s he released several albums and collaborated with several notable artists and groups including

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and Modena City Ramblers. He also entered the competition at the

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in two editions, in 1994 and in 2007. In 1996 Rossi won a

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for the screenplay of the Leone Pompucci's comedy film '' Camerieri''.

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* * 1953 births People from the Province of Gorizia Italian male stage actors Italian male film actors Italian male television actors Living people Nastro d'Argento winners Italian stand-up comedians {{Italy-stage-actor-stub