Known for being one of the most beloved Italian actors, he takes part in important film projects at national level such as the beautiful film “Perfect strangers”. With a versatility that takes him from the small to the big screen, from film direction to theater, here is the story of Edoardo Leo.
Who is Edoardo Leo
Edoardo Leo was born in Rome on April 21, 1972 and is an Italian actor, screenwriter and director. After graduating, he graduated from La Sapienza University in Literature and then devoted himself to his great passion: acting. He makes himself known to the public with “A doctor in the family” where he plays the role of Marcello.
He also puts gods on television you work in the theater passing from the representation of classical to contemporary texts such as “Birdy – The wings of freedom” directed by the great Gigi Proietti. Gets parts in others TV series and then became a protaognist in 2004 of the films “Inside the city”, “69 before” and “All in that night”.
A life between television, cinema and theater
Back on the small screen with a Rai program, or the miniseries “Free to play” and then in 2010 also devote himself to a project directed by him.
Debut as film director in fact with “Eighteen years later” who, in addition to writing and directing, interprets.
With this film he received the nomination for best new director both ai David by Donatello which al Silver ribbon. The recognition also comes from abroad, however, seeing great approval from various critics.
However, he does not stop dedicating himself to acting and in fact is chosen to be part of the cast of Woody Allen’s project “To Rome with Love”. He then acts alongside Marco Giallini and Raoul Bova in the film “Good morning dad”, and in 2014 he took part in the film “I can stop when I want” with which a David by Donatello as best leading actor.
Consolidated success and great prizes
Ideas continue in parallel that see him behind the camera as “Us and Giulia” which he directs and plays alongside Luca Argentero, Claudio Amendola and many others. With this movie wins the David di Donatello for the Young section and best supporting actor with Carlo Buccirosso and Silver ribbon Best Comedy Best Supporting Actor with Claudio Amendola.
It does not stop then acting in the theater of which they remember “Do you remember me?” with Ambra Angiolini, but also “I’ll tell you a story” and “I’ll tell you a fairy tale – Pinocchio” which garner great consensus.