Pierfrancesco Favino (Italian pronunciation: [ˌpjɛrfranˈtʃesko faˈviːno]; born 24 August 1969) is an Italian actor and film producer.
He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three David di Donatello, six Nastri d'argento, two Globi d'oro, three Ciak d'oro and a Volpi… Pierfrancesco Favino (Italian pronunciation: [ˌpjɛrfranˈtʃesko faˈviːno]; born 24 August 1969) is an Italian actor and film producer.
He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three David di Donatello, six Nastri d'argento, two Globi d'oro, three Ciak d'oro and a Volpi Cup.
Favino began his acting career on stage before transitioning to television and film in the 1990s. His breakthrough role came with the critically acclaimed film El Alamein: The Line of Fire, which earned him widespread praise in Italy. He further solidified his reputation with standout performances in films such as Romanzo Criminale (2005), The Unknown Woman (2006), the nationally acclaimed Suburra (2015), The Traitor (2019), where he portrayed mafia boss Tommaso Buscetta, Padrenostro (2020), which earned him the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 77th Venice International Film Festival, Comandante (2023) and Naples to New York (2024).
Favino's American credits includes Night at the Museum (2006), The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), Angels & Demons (2009), World War Z (2013) and Rush (2013).
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