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Biography
Carlo Verdone (born 17 November 1950) is an Italian actor, screenwriter and film director. His career was jumpstarted by his first three successes, "Un sacco bello" (1980), "Bianco, rosso e Verdone" (1981) and "Borotalco" (1982). Since the 1990s, he has been introducing more serious subjects in his work, linked to the excesses of society and the individual's hardships in confronting it. Along with Massimo Troisi, Francesco Nuti and Roberto Benigni, he is one of the most important and revelant comedy authors of the '80 and '90 italian cinema.
Awards & recognition
- Acqui Award of History
- Ciak d'oro - Best Lead Actor
- David di Donatello — Best Actor
- David di Donatello — Best Film
- David di Donatello — Best Supporting Actor
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- David di Donatello — Best Director
- David di Donatello — Best Script
- David di Donatello Award — Lifetime Achievement
- Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Nastro d'Argento — Best Subject
- Nastro d'Argento — Best Supporting Actor
- Nastro d'Argento Special
- Premio Vittorio De Sica
