Mirko Frezza (born 15 September 1973) is an Italian actor.
Life and career Born in 1973 in Rome, and the son of a convicted criminal, he grew up in the outskirts of Tor Cervara, where from a young age he was involved in petty crime, leading to an eight-year prison sentence. After his prison experience, he decided to focus on social activism to revitalize the suburbs through the "Casale Caletto" neighborhood committee, of which he became president. Noticed by actor Alessandro Borghi, with whom he started a friendship, he was introduced to the world of entertainment, initially as a location scout for film shoots in the Roman suburbs, and later as an actor in minor roles.
In 2016, Frezza made his debut as a leading actor in I Was a Dreamer, directed by Michele Vannucci. The film, which tells Frezza's story from his experience in prison to social redemption, was well received by critics.
In 2018, he was part of the cast of Reckless by Marco Ponti, Dogman by Matteo Garrone, and As Needed by Francesco Falaschi. That same year, Frezza took part at the Rai 2 television show Pechino Express, but had to withdraw due to an injury. In 2023, he portrayed the titular character in the drama film Goliath.
Since 2016, he has played the character of Furio Lattanzi in the main cast of the crime series Rocco Schiavone.
Filmography + Film Year Title Role Notes 2014 What's Your Sign? Er Puzzone 2016 I Was a Dreamer Mirko Lead role Fratelli di sangue Pitbull 2017 La banda dei tre Sergej Makarovich 2018 As Needed Marione Dogman Pusher Reckless Rambo Detective per caso Ivan 2019 A mano disarmata Calogero Costa Appena un minuto Sampei 2022 Tenebra Dark ogre 2023 Goliath Goliath Lead role Before We Say Goodbye Mauro Have You Ever Been Afraid? Scajaccia 2024 Mya Fulvio Friends by Chance Er Caciara Il tempo è ancora nostro Stefano Lead role
+ Television Year Title Role Notes 2016 Dov'è Mario? Enzo Scarfa Episode 1 2016–present Rocco Schiavone Furio Lattanzi Main role 2021–present Un professore Pantera
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