Paolo Rossi

Biography

Born in Monfalcone, Gorizia, Paolo Rossi graduated as a chemical expert, then he moved to Milan where he debuted on stage in 1978, in Dario Fo's Histoire du Soldat. 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, Brecht's and Molière's and for which he was referred to as "an Italic middle way between Dario Fo and Lenny Bruce". Rossi is also active on television, in successful variety shows such as Giù 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 Enzo Jannacci, Emir Kusturica, Vinicio Capossela and Modena City Ramblers. He also entered the competition at the Sanremo Music Festival in two editions, in 1994 and in 2007. In 1996 Rossi won a Silver Ribbon for the screenplay of the Leone Pompucci's comedy film Camerieri.

Most Known For

Sanremo Music Festival

as Self - Special Guest

Candlewick

as Juror

Niente paura

as Sé stesso

Montecarlo Gran Casinò

as Paolo Borghini

TV Story Superstar

as Self (archive footage, uncredited)

Nirvana

as Joker

Su la testa

as Se stesso

Welcome to the North

as Palmisan

Gloria!

as Perlina

Free-go

Bits & Pieces

Poorly Richer

as Libero

Via Montenapoleone

as Luca

Far North

Hidden Away

Kamikazen (Ultima notte a Milano)

as Walter Zappa

Circus

La mia banda suona il pop

as Jerry

I cammelli

as Ferruccio Ferri

Silenzio... si nasce

as Il Piccolo