Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1984-10-22
- Born Place: Rome, Italy
Also Known As:
Λούκα Μαρινέλι, لوکا مارینلی
Luca Marinelli
Luca Marinelli is a highly acclaimed Italian actor, born on October 22, 1984, in Rome. He comes from a family deeply rooted in the performing arts, with his father, Eugenio Marinelli, being an actor and voice actor, and his aunt, Sonia Scotti, also an actress and voice actress. Marinelli honed his craft at the prestigious Silvio D'Amico National Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating in 2009.He rose to prominence with a series of impactful performances in Italian cinema. His breakout role was as Mattia in the 2010 drama "The Solitude of Prime Numbers." He further gained recognition for his roles in films like Paolo Virzì's "Every Blessed Day" (2012) and Paolo Sorrentino's Oscar-winning "The Great Beauty" (2013). Marinelli's versatility shone through in his portrayal of Cesare in Claudio Caligari's "Don't Be Bad" (2015) and "The Gipsy" in the superhero film "They Call Me Jeeg" (2016), for which he won both a Nastro d'Argento and a David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actor.Internationally, Marinelli is best known for his role as Nicky (Nicolò di Genova) in the Netflix action film "The Old Guard" (2020) and is set to reprise the role in the upcoming sequel "The Old Guard 2" (2025). He achieved significant critical acclaim for his lead performance in "Martin Eden" (2019), earning him the coveted Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 76th Venice International Film Festival. More recently, he starred in "The Eight Mountains" (2022), which won the Jury Prize at the 75th Cannes Film Festival, and also took on the challenging role of Benito Mussolini in the 2025 TV series "Mussolini – Son of the Century," for which he won the Best Actor award at Series Mania. Marinelli continues to be a compelling force in both Italian and international cinema, known for his intense performances and ability to embody complex characters.
