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Michele Placido

Acting

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

Also known as Mike Placido · Микеле Плачидо

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Biography

Michele Placido was born on May 19, 1946 in Ascoli Satriano, Puglia, Italy. He is an actor, director and screenwriter, known for La piovra (1984), Romanzo Criminale (2005) and Un eroe borghese (1995).

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

Filmography17 titles

Calypso

2019Executive Producer

Suburra: Blood on Rome

2017Director

Baaria

2009as esponente PCI

The Unknown Woman

2006as Muffa

Angel of Evil

2010Director, Screenplay

Vincenzo Malinconico, Attorney

2022as L'avvocato Ugo Maria Starace Tarallo

Big Business

1988as Fabio Alberici

A Man on His Knees

1979as Antonio Platamona

Dirty Linen

1999as Furio

Moses the Lawgiver

1976as Kaleb

The Pyjama Girl Case

1977as Antonio Attolini

Close Friends

1992as Simona's father

Summer Night with Greek Profile, Almond Eyes and Scent of Basil

1986as Giuseppe Catania aka Beppe

Water and Sugar – Carlo Di Palma: The Colours of Life

2017as Self

Living Legends

2014as Christiano Negri

Tulpa: Demon of Desire

2012as Roccaforte

Isolation

2021as Self