Luciano Federico
Personal details
  • Official sites :

    http://www.lucianofederico.com

  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1968-08-28
    • Born Place: Sanremo, Liguria, Italy
  • Also Known As:

    Lucciano Federico, Federico Lucciano

Luciano Federico

Luciano Federico is an Italian actor born on August 28, 1968, in Sanremo, Liguria. He is best known for his role as Renato's father in Giuseppe Tornatore’s 2000 film Malèna, where he portrayed a stern and disapproving parent in a small Sicilian town during World War II. The film, starring Monica Bellucci and Giuseppe Sulfaro, explores themes of desire, gossip, and societal judgment through the eyes of a young boy infatuated with the enigmatic Malèna. Federico's filmography includes a variety of roles in both Italian cinema and television. Notably, he appeared in Radiofreccia (1998), directed by Luciano Ligabue, where he played Bruno Iori, the founder of a pirate radio station. He also featured in The Passion of the Christ (2004), directed by Mel Gibson, and in Baaria (2009), another film by Tornatore . In addition to his acting career, Federico has contributed to the entertainment industry as a writer and television producer. He has authored books and worked on various television programs, including Colorado Café Live and X Factor (Italy), showcasing his versatility and involvement in the Italian entertainment scene.

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