Diego Abatantuono

Born: 1955-05-20

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. He started to work at Derby first in lighting, then as artistic director and later as an actor.


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Marrakech Express

as Ponchia
Released: 1989-05-11

After a mysterious girl tells Marco that her boyfriend — and estranged longtime friend of his —...

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Mister Happiness

as Guglielmo Gioia
Released: 2017-01-01

A slacker switches up his cleaning job by pretending to be a mental coach's assistant and...

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I babysitter

as Gianni Porini
Released: 2016-10-19

On Andrea's birthday, his boss asks him to babysit his son while he's away for work: while...

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Tifosi

as Vito 'Zebrone' La Monica
Released: 1999-10-01

Four different stories about italian football team’s supporter.

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Fantozzi Against the Wind

as Cecco, il nipote del fornaio
Released: 1980-11-13

The third film in the saga of the unlucky clerk Ugo Fantozzi, played by its creator, Paolo...

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Paparazzi

as Ugo "King" Conti
Released: 1998-12-18

A montley group of free-lance photographers are desperate to grab a good shot of a celebrity.

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Christmas Vacation '90

as Nick
Released: 1990-12-12

Several characters coincide during the Christmas holidays in the winter season of Saint Moritz.

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2061 - Un anno eccezionale

as Professor Maroncelli
Released: 2007-10-26

In a post-apocalyptic future, the Italian peninsula is going through a dark moment due to a...

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I'm Not Scared

as Sergio
Released: 2003-02-08

While playing outside one day, nine-year-old Michele discovers Filippo, who is chained to the...

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Mediterraneo

as Sgt. Nicola Lo Russo
Released: 1991-02-02

Greek Sea, World War II. An Italian ship leaves a handful of soldiers in a little island; their...

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An Ideal Adventure

as Duccio
Released: 1982-04-01

Patricia, a journalist, is fed up with all the stupid chores and being ridiculed by her...

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Nirvana

as Solo
Released: 1997-01-24

Jimi, a computer game designer, finds that his latest product has been infected by a virus which...

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When Mom Is Away... With the Family

as Babbo Natale
Released: 2020-12-30

Carlo and Giulia are grappling with new problems regarding the division of their respective...

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The Friends at the Margherita Café

as Al
Released: 2009-04-03

Bologna, 1954. Taddeo, a young man of 18 whom everyone calls Kid, dreams of becoming one of the...

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Christmas Present

as Franco
Released: 1986-10-04

On Christmas night, four estranged friends reunite after a long time to rip off a rich...

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Volare

as Mario
Released: 2019-10-24

The true story of Andrea and Franco Antonello, a father and autistic son who traveled by...

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Attila Scourge of God

as Aldarico/Attila
Released: 1982-12-22

The misadventures of Attila and his band of barbarians as they take up arms against the Roman...

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Belli di papà

as Vincenzo
Released: 2015-10-29

The wealthy businessman Vincenzo realizes that he is a father too absent, but also that his two...

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Eccezzziunale... veramente - Capitolo secondo... me

as Donato Cavallo / Franco Alfano / Felice 'Tirzan'
Released: 2006-01-20

The Milanese Donato returns from Spain, animated by the serious intention to go back to being...

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People Who Are Well

as Patrizio Azzesi
Released: 2014-01-30

Umberto Maria Durloni is a successful lawyer and a socialite who likes parties and a lavish...

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Grand Hotel Excelsior

as Il mago di Segrate
Released: 1982-10-07

Taddeus is the manager of the Grand Hotel Excelsior. The Summer season begins in May and since...

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Indovina chi viene a Natale?

as Giulio Sereni
Released: 2013-12-19

A very extended family gathers for the Christmas holidays, after the death of the breadwinner...

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Happy Family

as Marta's Father
Released: 2010-03-26

A blocked screenwriter, Ezio, is trying to finish a story about two off-kilter families thrown...

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In the Pope's Eye

as Don Gabriele
Released: 1980-09-19

The Pope is disturbed by the fact that today's youth are not as spiritually inclined as they...

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Buona giornata

as Romeo Telleschi
Released: 2012-03-30

A common day in the actual Italy, narrated by the different stories of seven different people,...

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Unfair Competition

as Umberto
Released: 2001-02-23

Two linen fabric dealers with their shops close to one another, battle against each other for...

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My Big Gay Italian Wedding

as Roberto
Released: 2018-03-01

A father, who calls himself "open" and tolerant and fights against any form of discrimination,...

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Amnèsia

as Sandro
Released: 2002-03-15

In the Spanish island of Ibiza, porn filmmaker Sandro and Angelino, the manager of a beachside...

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Compromessi sposi

as Diego
Released: 2019-01-24

A young fashion blogger and an aspiring songwriter seem to have not that much in common, but...

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Puerto Escondido

as Mario Tozzi
Released: 1992-12-17

Targeted by a dirty cop after witnessing a murder, bank clerk Mario flees to Puerto Escondido,...

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The Worst Christmas of My Life

as Alberto
Released: 2012-12-22

Paolo needs to reach the castle of Alberto Caccia, where he was invited to spend Christmas with...

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Momo

as Mastro Hora (voice)
Released: 2001-12-21

Momo is a young orphan girl who lives in the ruins of an old Roman amphitheater and becomes...

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Soap Opera

as Gaetano
Released: 2014-10-23

When the kooky tenants of an apartment block experience a sudden and shocking situation, they...

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Doctor on Call

as Pierfrancesco Mai
Released: 2021-10-28

65 year old doctor Pierfrancesco works as a night-shift medical guard. He’s a grumpy man, full...

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Christmas Rematch

as Franco Mattioli
Released: 2004-01-30

17 years after Regalo di Natale the same 5 players for a new challenge. Who can trust who?

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La mia banda suona il pop

as Franco Masiero
Released: 2020-02-20

The Russian magnate Ivanov dreams about having The Popcorn, his favorite Italian musical band...

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Il toro

as Franco Montagner
Released: 1994-09-30

After being fired from his bull breeding job without proper compensation, Franco steals a...

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Ti stimo fratello

as uncredited
Released: 2012-01-18

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My Beloved Enemy

as Enzo Stefanelli
Released: 2018-10-04

A professor saves the life of a wounded hitman who, in exchange, promises to find and kill his...

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Per amore, solo per amore

as Joseph
Released: 1993-10-29

In 1st century BC Palestine, Joseph is a carpenter who wants to travel and see the world, but...

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We Are Cinema

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2021-12-16

An Italian documentary about Italian cinema.

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Eccezzziunale... veramente

as Donato Cavallo/Franco Alfano/Felice "Tirzan"
Released: 1982-03-04

Diego Abatantuono in the shoes of three huge fans: the Juventus truck driver Tirzan, the head of...

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Things from Another World

as Mariso Golfetto
Released: 2011-09-03

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Marriages

as Paolo
Released: 1998-10-28

Matrimony is a drama about the complexity of relationships. On Christmas Eve, perfect housewife...

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I Carabbinieri

as Brigadiere Esposito
Released: 1981-04-24

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I Fichissimi

as Felice
Released: 1981-11-21

Romeo and Felice lead two rival bands who constantly make fun of each other. One day, Romeo...

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Il mammone

as uncredited
Released: 2022-08-03

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Viuuulentemente mia

as Achille Cotone
Released: 1982-10-21

Clumsy public security officer helps an adventurer (Laura Antonelli) to escape from Italy. In...

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Turné

as Dario Nigri
Released: 1990-04-06

Two stage actors leave on a tournée, but there's a matter to be settled: one has become the...

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Prickly Pears

as Capo delle "Belve"
Released: 1980-10-09

Lorenzo is the mayor of a small town. One evening, returning home, surprised the well-known...

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Improvvisamente Natale

as Lorenzo
Released: 2022-12-01

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Arrivano i gatti

as Felice
Released: 1980-02-13

Four young comedians from Verona ('I Gatti di Vicolo Miracoli') go to Rome trying to achieve big...

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A Dinner for Them to Meet

as Sandro
Released: 2007-02-01

Actor Sandro Lanza is experiencing the most painful moment of his existence. After a suicide...

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The Last Minute

as Duccio Venturi
Released: 1987-10-08

Walter Ferrari is an Italian soccer coach fired on the eve of the playoffs by club President Di...

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The New Monsters Today

as uncredited
Released: 2009-03-27

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Arriva la bufera

as Damiano Fortezza
Released: 1993-03-25

Depressed magistrate Damiano Fortezza relocates from Milan to a small town in Campania, where...

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Camerieri

as Mario Tangaro
Released: 1995-02-09

Four waiters and a cook working at a seaside restaurant hate one another but still keep working...

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La moglie ingenua e il marito malato

as L'inquirente
Released: 1989-04-17

A thief caught red-handed tells the landlord a very strange fact that happened to him looking...

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The Tango of Jealousy

as Diego
Released: 1981-04-27

Since her husband is distracted by his passion for horse racing, Lucia decides to make him...

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Enzo Jannacci - Vengo anch'io

as Self
Released: 2023-09-11

Enzo Jannacci navigated between several genres because he was a "genre" in his own.

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Kamikazen (Ultima notte a Milano)

as Man at the racecourse (uncredited)
Released: 1988-03-04

A group of comedians are trying to be successful on stage. One night an important television...

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Young, Violent, Dangerous

as Lucio
Released: 1976-09-02

Paul, Joe and Louie are three young men from good families who decide to go on a bloodthirsty...

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Il barbiere di Rio

as Matteo
Released: 1996-10-18

Matteo is a Roman barber whose business is full of debts. He decides to escape from this...

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Il Ras del quartiere

as Domingo Ras
Released: 1983-12-29

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Una vacanza bestiale

as Galeazzo
Released: 1980-12-20

A group of friends decide to go on vacation and they use an agency, the Via Col Vento tours, to...

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Our Tropical Island

as Alberto Brogini
Released: 2001-10-12

A businessman is leaving for his family vacation in the South Pacific when he finds out that a...

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Camere da letto

as Dario
Released: 1997-01-01

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A Boy from Calabria

as Nicola
Released: 1987-09-11

Set in 1960, the year of the Rome Olympics, a 13 year-old boy with aspirations to become an...

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Lend Me Your Wife

as Uomo dell'Enel
Released: 1980-10-03

Alex Fortini, a transplant to Milan, lives behind his lover who owns an advertising agency. When...

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I cammelli

as Camillo
Released: 1988-09-19

Ferruccio, who knows everything about camels, and Camillo, who acts as his manager, go to Milan...

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Area paradiso

as Furio
Released: 2012-04-06

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Children of Hannibal

as Tommaso
Released: 1998-03-13

Unemployed Domenico robs a bank, but is forced to take a hostage when things go wrong. The...

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Amazing - Fabio de Luigi

as Himself
Released: 2023-11-03

Comic actor Fabio De Luigi is about to have a very special evening: he has received a lifetime...

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L’ultima settimana di settembre

as Pietro Rinaldi
Released: 2024-09-12

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Gli Squallor

as Self
Released: 2012-09-26

A documentary about Squallor, Italy's first and most successful "ghost band" project, created by...

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The Best Man

as Angelo Beliossi
Released: 1997-10-28

Incredibly, the bride at the altar falls in love with the best man on first sight, and even...

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Metronotte

as uncredited
Released: 2000-03-31

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Unfaithfully Yours

as Piero
Released: 1982-05-04

An omnibus of two different stories: In the first a divorced couple (actress wife and director...

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On the Dark Continent

as Fulvio Colombo
Released: 1993-01-01

In the 1950s, a big stir was made by a book (and its corresponding movie) called The Ugly...

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Il resto del Pap'occhio

as Don Gabriele
Released: 1980-09-19

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Arrivano i miei

as Julio Navarro
Released: 1983-01-20

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Mostruosamente Villaggio

as Sé stesso
Released: 2024-03-22

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L'abbuffata

as Neri
Released: 2007-11-16

A pair of Italian filmmakers go to Rome to find a star for their first project.

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C'era una volta il Derby Club

as Himself
Released: 2024-03-19

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Steno

as uncredited
Released: 2022-11-27

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Viva San Isidro!

as Padre Pedro
Released: 1995-04-13

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Strana la vita

as Dario
Released: 1988-03-11

A psychologist acquires wife and lover of a friend of him. But he has two more relationships...

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Improvvisamente a Natale mi sposo

as Lorenzo
Released: 2023-12-06

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Saxofone

as The chatty Guest at the restaurant
Released: 1978-10-26

A young busker goes around in Milan with his saxophone, whereby he always plays the same tune...

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L'assalto

as Giancarlo
Released: 2014-02-03

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The Strongest Weapon

as Luigi Freddi (voice)
Released: 2016-10-15

This documentary using images from the Luce Archive tells the story of Freddi a Fascist civil...

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Dinner Club

as Diego Abatantuono
First aired: 2021-09-24

Michelin-starred chef Carlo Cracco undertakes six trips across Italy to rediscover its most...

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Sanremo Music Festival

as Self - Special Guest
First aired: 1951-01-29

The Sanremo Music Festival is the most popular Italian song contest and awards, held annually in...

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LOL: Last One Laughing Italy

as Self
First aired: 2021-04-01

Is a comedy show where ten professional comedians face off for six hours in a row to keep a...

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Scherzi a Parte

as Conduttore
First aired: 1992-02-09

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Eurocops

as Commissario Bruno Corso
First aired: 1988-11-06

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The Secret of the Sahara

as Orso
First aired: 1988-01-03

In 1925, Desmond Jordan, an American archaeologist, tries to find the mysterious Speaking...

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Buona la prima!

as Suggeritore
First aired: 2007-04-17

Buona la prima! is an Italian television series.

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Che fai... ridi?

as uncredited
First aired: 1982-02-02

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Ridatemi mia moglie

as Renato
First aired: 2021-09-13

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Il giudice Mastrangelo

as Diego Mastrangelo
First aired: 2005-12-12

Il giudice Mastrangelo is an Italian television series.

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