Diego Abatantuono
Actor · Story · Screenplay · Director
Born May 20, 1955 · Milano, Italy
Active 1976–present · Awards: Ciak d'oro - Best Lead Actor, Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor, Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor, David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement, Grolla d'oro for Best Leading Actor
Abatantuono was born in Milan to a father of Apulian origin and a mother from Como. The latter worked as wardrober in a Milanese jazz and later cabaret club, Derby, whose owner was Abatantuono's uncle.
Filmography
Mrs. Christmas (2025) — GuruLife Is Life (2025) — GiacomoIl malloppo (2026) — Diego VianiMake a Wish (2025) — Ettore · ScreenplayMediterraneo (1991) — Sgt. Nicola Lo RussoI'm Not Scared (2003) — SergioFantozzi Against the Wind (1980) — Cecco, il nipote del fornaioMarrakech Express (1989) — PonchiaChristmas Present (1986) — Franco MattioliNirvana (1997) — SoloThe Worst Christmas of My Life (2012) — AlbertoHappy Family (2010) — Marta's FatherVolare (2019) — MarioPuerto Escondido (1992) — Mario Tozzi · ScreenplayMister Happiness (2017) — Guglielmo GioiaEccezzziunale... veramente (1982) — Donato Cavallo/Franco Alfano/Felice "Tirzan" · Story · ScreenplayWhen Mom Is Away... With the Family (2020) — Babbo NataleBelli di papà (2015) — Vincenzo LiuzziChristmas Rematch (2004) — Franco MattioliIndovina chi viene a Natale? (2013) — Giulio SereniMy Big Gay Italian Wedding (2018) — RobertoAttila Scourge of God (1982) — Aldarico/AttilaMomo (2001) — Mastro Hora (voice)Tifosi (1999) — Vito 'Zebrone' La Monica