Sergio Castellitto (born 18 August 1953) is an Italian film director, actor, and screenwriter.

Biography

Sergio Castellitto was born in

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in 1953, to parents from

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and

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. After graduating from the Silvio D'Amico National Academy of Dramatic Art in 1978, he began his theatrical career in Italian public theater with

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's ''Measure for Measure'' at the Teatro di Roma and with roles in other plays such as ''La Madre'' by Brecht, ''Merchant of Venice'', and ''Candelaio'' by

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. At the Teatro di Genova he starred in the roles of Tuzenbach in Chekhov's ''Three Sisters'' and Jean in Strindberg's ''Miss Julie'', both under the direction of Otomar Krejča. In the coming years, he also starred in such theatrical productions as ''L'infelicità senza desideri'' and ''Piccoli equivoci'' at the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto. He also appeared in ''Barefoot in the Park'' by

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. During his years in the theatre, he worked alongside many famous actors, including Luigi Squarzina, Aldo Trionfo, and Enzo Muzii. Castellitto began his film career in 1983 beside

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in '' The General of the Dead Army'' by Luciano Tovoli. He appeared in many films including ''Sembra morto...ma è solo svenuto'' directed by Felice Farina, '' Little Misunderstandings'' by Ricky Tognazzi and ''Stasera a casa di Alice'' by

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. In the late 1980s, Castellitto appeared in several Italian television miniseries, including ''Un siciliano in Sicilia'' (1987), ''Cinque storie inquietanti'' (1987), ''Piazza Navona'' (1988), ''Cinéma'' (1988), and ''Come stanno bene insieme'' (1989). He also appeared in the miniseries ''Victoire, ou la douleur des femmes'' (2000). Success arrived with the films '' La famiglia'', '' L'ultimo bacio'', '' Caterina in the Big City'', '' My Mother's Smile'', '' Mostly Martha'', and especially with '' Don't Move'', written by his wife Margaret Mazzantini. Other films that he interpreted include ''Il regista di matrimoni'' by

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and ''La stella che non c'è'' by Gianni Amelio. In France, Castellitto played the male lead opposite Jeanne Balibar in Jacques Rivette's ''Va savoir'' (2001). His most recent accomplishment as an actor has been in his role as '' Padre Pio: Miracle Man'', arguably the defining role of his career. The first film that he directed is '' Libero Burro'', followed by ''Don't Move''. He played the role of the antagonist, King Miraz, in the film '' The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian''. His other films as director are '' Twice Born'', which played at the Toronto Film Festival (2012), Lucky, which played at the Cannes Film Festival, La bellezza del somaro, Nessuno si salva da solo, Il materiale emotivo. Castellitto appeared in the television series ''

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'' in the role of Giovanni. Most recently, Castellitto portrayed the archconservative Cardinal Tedesco in ''

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'', in a performance largely applauded by film critics. Castellitto is married to Margaret Mazzantini with four children, including

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, an actor and film director himself. Castellitto also speaks English and French.

Awards

* 1990 David di Donatello Award for Best Supporting Actor (for ''Tre colonne in cronaca'') * 1993 David di Donatello Award for Best Actor (for ''Il grande cocomero'') * 1993 Italian Golden Globe Award for Best Actor (for ''Il grande cocomero'') * 1995 Venice Film Festival Pasinetti Award for Best Actor (for ''The Star Maker'') * 1996 Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists Silver Ribbon for Best Actor (for ''The Star Maker'') * 2000 Mons International Festival Grand Prize (for ''Libero Burro'') * 2002 European Film Award for Best Actor (for ''Mostly Martha'') * 2002 Flaiano Film Festival Audience Award for Best Actor (for ''My Mother's Smile'') * 2002 Italian Golden Globe Award for Best Actor (for ''My Mother's Smile'') * 2002 Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists Silver Ribbon for Best Actor (for ''My Mother's Smile'') * 2002 Mons International Festival Award for Best Actor (for ''Mostly Martha'') * 2003 Flaiano International Prize Golden Pegasus for Best Television Actor (for ''Ferrari'') * 2003 Sant Jordi Award for Best Foreign Actor (for ''Mostly Martha'', ''Unfair Competition'', and ''Who Knows?'') * 2004 David di Donatello Award for Best Actor (for ''Don't Move'') * 2004 Flaiano Film Festival Audience Award for Best Film (for ''Don't Move'') * 2004 Italian Golden Globe Award for Best Film (for ''Don't Move'') * 2005 Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists Silver Ribbon for Best Screenplay (for ''Don't Move'') * 2006 Venice Film Festival Pasinetti Award for Best Actor (for ''The Missing Star'') * 2007 Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists European Silver Ribbon (for his masterclass at Cannes) * 2009 Rome Film Fest Award for Best Actor (for ''Raise Your Head'') * 2020

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for Best Supporting Actor (for '' Mafia Inc.'') * 2024

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for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (for ''

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Filmography

Actor

Director

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Castellitto, Sergio 1953 births Living people Accademia Nazionale di Arte Drammatica Silvio D'Amico alumni Best Supporting Actor Jutra and Iris Award winners Ciak d'oro winners David di Donatello winners European Film Award for Best Actor winners Italian film directors Male actors from Rome Nastro d'Argento winners Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Screen Actors Guild Award winners People of Molisan descent