Michele Placido

Acting

Born May 19, 1946 · Ascoli Satriano, Puglia, Italy

Also known as Mike Placido · Микеле Плачидо

Biography

Michele Placido is an Italian actor, director and screenwriter. He began his career on stage, and first gained mainstream attention through a series of roles in films directed by the likes of Mario Monicelli and Marco Bellocchio, winning the Berlinale's Silver Bear for Best Actor for his performance in the 1979 film Ernesto. He is known internationally for portraying police inspector Corrado Cattani on the crime drama television series La piovra (1984–2001). Placido's directorial debut, Pummarò, was screened Un Certain Regard at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival. Three of his films have competed for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. He is a five-time Nastro d'Argento and four-time David di Donatello winner. In 2021, Placido was appointed President of the Teatro Comunale in Ferrara.

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Awards & recognition

Moscow International Film Festival · 2017
Stanislavsky Award · 2017
Globo d'oro — Livetime Achievement · 2012
David di Donatello — Best Script · 2006
David Giovani Award · 2006

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Nastro d'Argento — the director of the best film · 2006
Giffoni Film Festival · 1997
Nastro d'Argento — Best Actor · 1985
Silver Bear — Best Actor · 1979
Silver Bear · 1979
Nastro d'Argento — Best Actor · 1976
Targa d'Oro · 1976
Bambi Award
Ciak d'oro - Best Lead Actor
David di Donatello Award — Lifetime Achievement
David Giovani Award
Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Targa d'Oro
European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2006 · nominated