List of famous film actors and actresses from Italy, listed by their popularity with photos when available. Italy has given birth to some great movie actors and actresses over the years, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. These are some of the best Italian screen actors in the history of the world, so if you're a native of Italy and an aspiring actor/actress then these are people you should look up to.
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This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Italian actors?" and "Which movies stars are from Italy?"
You can click on the names of these legendary movie stars of Italy in order to get more information about each one. If you're a film buff use this list of talented Italian film actors to find some new movies you haven't already seen.1
Robert De Niro
Goodfellas, The Godfather Part IIBirthplace: Greenwich Village, New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: Italy, United States of America
Robert Anthony De Niro Jr. (born August 17, 1943) is an American-Italian actor, producer, and... more2
Willem Dafoe
Spider-Man, Finding NemoBirthplace: USA, Grand Chute, Wisconsin, Appleton
Nationality: Italy, United States of America
William James "Willem" Dafoe (born July 22, 1955) is an American actor. Dafoe has received... more3
Marcello Mastroianni
Cinema Paradiso, 8½Birthplace: Fontana Liri, Italy
Nationality: Italy
Marcello Vincenzo Domenico Mastroianni (Italian pronunciation: [marˈtʃɛllo mastroˈjanni]; 28... more4
Sophia Loren
Nine, El CidBirthplace: Rome, Italy
Nationality: Kingdom of Italy, France, Italy
Sofia Villani Scicolone Dame Grand Cross OMRI (born 20 September 1934), known professionally... more5
John Turturro
The Big Lebowski, Raging BullBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: Italy, United States of America
John Michael Turturro (born February 28, 1957) is an American character actor, writer and... more6
Marisa Tomei
My Cousin Vinny, The WrestlerBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: Italy, United States of America
Marisa Tomei (, Italian: [toˈmɛi]; born December 4, 1964) is an American actress. She is the... more7
Carla Gugino
Sin City, WatchmenBirthplace: Sarasota, Florida, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Carla Gugino (; born August 29, 1971) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles... more8
Monica Bellucci
Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Passion of the ChristBirthplace: Città di Castello, Italy
Nationality: Italy
Monica Anna Maria Bellucci (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmɔːnika belˈluttʃi]; born 30 September... more9
Paul Sorvino
Goodfellas, Romeo + JulietBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Paul Anthony Sorvino (, Italian: [sorˈviːno]; born April 13, 1939) is an American actor, opera... more10
Beverly D'Angelo
Annie Hall, American History XBirthplace: Upper Arlington, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Beverly Heather D'Angelo (born November 15, 1951) is an American actress and singer, who... more11
Isabella Rossellini
Blue Velvet, Death Becomes HerBirthplace: Rome, Italy
Nationality: Italy, United States of America
Isabella Fiorella Elettra Giovanna Rossellini (born 18 June 1952) is an Italian actress,... more12
Alyssa Milano
Commando, FearBirthplace: Bensonhurst, New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America, Italy
Alyssa Jayne Milano (born December 19, 1972) is an American actress, producer, activist, and... more13
Franco Nero
Django Unchained, Die Hard 2Birthplace: Parma, Italy
Nationality: Italy
Francesco Clemente Giuseppe Sparanero (born 23 November 1941), better known by his stage name... more14
Vincent Pastore
Goodfellas, Carlito's WayBirthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Vincent Pastore (born July 14, 1946) is an Italian-American actor. Often cast as a mafioso, he... more15
Hayden Panettiere
Remember the Titans, A Bug's LifeBirthplace: Palisades, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Hayden Lesley Panettiere (; born August 21, 1989) is an American actress, model, and singer.... more16
Antonio Sabàto, Sr.
Grand Prix, Beyond the LawBirthplace: Montelepre, Italy
Nationality: Italy
Antonio Sabàto Sr. (b. 2 April 1943 in Montelepre, Italy) is an Italian-American film and... more17
Mike Birbiglia
The Fault in Our Stars, Cedar RapidsBirthplace: USA, Massachusetts, Shrewsbury
Nationality: United States of America
Mike Birbiglia (; born June 20, 1978) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, director,... more18
Giancarlo Esposito
The Usual Suspects, Do the Right ThingBirthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality: United States of America
Giancarlo Giuseppe Alessandro Esposito (born April 26, 1958) is an Italian-American actor and... more19
Rose McGowan
Scream, Planet TerrorBirthplace: Florence, Italy
Nationality: Italy, United States of America
Rose Arianna McGowan (born September 5, 1973) is an American actress, activist, writer, and... more20
Don Ameche
Trading Places, Coming to AmericaBirthplace: Kenosha, USA, Wisconsin
Nationality: United States of America
Don Ameche (; born Dominic Felix Amici; May 31, 1908 – December 6, 1993) was an American... more21
John Saxon
A Nightmare on Elm Street, From Dusk till DawnBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
John Saxon (August 5, 1935 - July 25, 2020) was an American actor and martial artist who... more22
Joe Pesci
Goodfellas, Raging BullBirthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Joseph Frank Pesci ( PESH-ee, Italian pronunciation: [ˈpeʃːi]; born February 9, 1943) is an... more23
Armand Assante
American Gangster, Judge DreddBirthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Armand Anthony Assante (; born October 4, 1949) is an American actor. He is best known for his... more24
Greta Scacchi
The Player, The Red ViolinBirthplace: Milan, Italy
Nationality: Italy, Australia
Greta Scacchi (Italian pronunciation: [ˌɡrɛːta ˈskakːi]; born 18 February 1960) is an Italian... more25
Roberto Benigni
Life Is Beautiful, Down by LawBirthplace: Europe, Manciano, Eurasia, Italy, Province of Grosseto
Nationality: Italy
Roberto Remigio Benigni (Italian pronunciation: [roˈbɛrto beˈniɲɲi]; born 27 October 1952) is... more
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