Diego Abatantuono
Actor · Story · Screenplay · Director
Born May 20, 1955 · Milano, Italy
Active 1976–present
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) — GuruIl malloppo (2026) — Diego VianiLife Is Life (2025) — GiacomoMake 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