Rocco Antonio Papaleo (born 16 August 1958) is an Italian actor, film director, comedian and singer.
Biography Born in Lauria, Basilicata, Papaleo moved to Rome to study mathematics at university while working as a dishwasher. He left university to attend the theatre school.Rocco Papaleo Interview (Italian) He made his theatrical debut in 1984 with Lauria Swing Story, which he wrote and directed. After a few television appearances as a comedian, he landed his first major role in the TV series Classe di ferro, followed by his film debut with a small part in Dark Illness. Later he started a long collaboration with actors and directors Leonardo Pieraccioni and Giovanni Veronesi. He also starred in films such as Of Lost Love (1998), What a Beautiful Day (2010), Escort in Love (2011), and Pinocchio (2019). He made his debut as a film director with Basilicata Coast to Coast (2010), winning a Nastro d'Argento and a David di Donatello award for Best New Director.Basilicata Coast to Coast (English) He presented the Sanremo Music Festival 2012, along with Gianni Morandi and Ivana Mrazova.
Filmography Film TitleYearRole(s) NotesDark Illness1990NeighborCameo appearanceWith Closed Eyes1994Co-workerThe Graduates1995RoccoAugust Vacation1996BrigadierUgoGrowing Artichokes in MimongoExaminerCameo appearanceFinalmente soli1997AlbertoFive Stormy DaysMicheleViola Kisses Everybody1998NicolaAlso co-writerOf Lost LoveCucchiaroLa bomba1999GaetanoVoglio stare sotto al lettoVincenzoIl trasformista2002Orlando LanzettaSuddenly Paradise2003Giandomenico BardellaIl pranzo della domenicaNicola Lo IaconoWhat Will Happen to Us2004DoormanI Love You in Every Language in the World2005Mr. AnselmiCommediasexi2006Tony MuciacciaDon't Make Any Plans for TonightNicolaA Beautiful Wife2007PomodoroNon c'è più niente da fare2008Massimo LupiMe and Marilyn2009Arnolfo BiagioliAmalfi: Rewards of the GoddessInspector BartoliniDue vite per caso2010BertanoBasilicata Coast to CoastNicola PalmieriAlso director, writer and composerWhat a Beautiful Day2011Nicola ZaloneEscort in LoveLionello FrustaceFinalmente la felicitàSandrino TerracianoÈ nata una star?2012Fausto CuvielloPinocchioMangiafuoco (voice)Voice roleViva l'ItaliaTonyA Small Southern Enterprise2013Father CostantinoAlso directorLa voce - Il talento può uccidereGianniA Boss in the Living Room2014Ciro CimmarutaLa bucaArmando La BellaLa scuola più bella del mondoMr. Gerardo GergaleHappily Mixed UpMichelangeloAn Italian Name2015ClaudioAnimal Kingdom: Let's Go ApeSergey (voice)Voice roleOnda su onda2016Gegè CristoforiAlso director and writerWhat's the Big DealFrancoEarsGiancarloThe Place2017OdoacreThe PrizeRinaldoBob & Marys - Criminali a domicilio2018RobertoTu mi nascondi qualcosaAlbertoThe King's MusketeersAthos, Count de la FèreIl grande spirito2019RenatoPinocchioThe CatAll for One, One for All!2020Athos, Count de la FèreSi vive una volta sola2021Amedeo LasalandraScordato2023Orlando BevilacquaAlso director and writer I peggiori giorniVittorioAnother Summer Holiday2024PampiglioneMadly2025ValiumU.S. PalmeseDon VincenzoTired of Killing: Autobiography of an AssassinPeppino PesceIl bene comune2026BiagioAlso director and writer
Television TitleYearRole(s) NotesClasse di ferro1989–1991Corporal Rocco Melloni24 episodesQuelli della speciale1993Oreste Cascio11 episodesGiornalisti2000Andrea Castelli13 episodesPadre Pio: Between Heaven and EarthFriar NicolaCuore di donna2002GoffredoTelevision movieVola sciusciù2003OmeroTelevision movieCuore contro cuore2004–2005Rocco Amato22 episodesI Cesaroni2006Writer; episode: "Promessi sposi"Le CriRazza4 episodesSanremo Music Festival 20122012Himself / Co-hostAnnual music festivalZelig2014Himself / Guest hostVariety show, episode: "Sept. 9, 2014"L'anno che verrà2015Himself / HostAnnual New Year's Eve specialMaledetti amici miei2019Satirical talk showVita da Carlo2021VirgilioEpisode: "Date with surprise"No Activity - Niente da segnalare2024Tony Totaro6 episodes
Music videos TitleYearArtist(s) Notes"Ancora qui"2009Renato Zero"Mentre dormi"2010Max GazzèOnly director"Lontano da tutto"2011Serena AbramiOnly director"Dove cadono i fulmini"2013Erica MouAlso director
Television Classe di ferro (1989–1991) Quelli della speciale (1992) Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth (2000) Vola Sciusciù (2000) Giornalisti (2000) Cuore contro cuore (2004) Le Cri (2006) Sanremo Music Festival (2012)
Discography Che non si sappia in giro (BMG Ricordi, 1997) La mia parte imperfetta (Sony Music, 2012)
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