Rolando Ravello (born 4 June 1969) is an Italian actor, director and screenwriter.

Life and career

Born in

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, at young age Ravello founded a comedy ensemble with Manuela Morabito e Renato Giordano, and in 1988 the trio co-hosted the

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children variety show ''Big''. Later, he attended some acting courses and performed in several small theaters in his hometown. Ravello had his breakout in 1995, with the main role of Vincenzo in

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''. Also active on television, in 2001 he made his directorial debut with the short film ''La Colla''. His 2013 film ''Tutti contro tutti'' was nominated for

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for best comedy film.

Selected filmography

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'' (1995) * '' Viol@'' (1998) * '' The Dinner'' (1998) * ''

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