Actor
Michele Placido
- Born: 19 May 1946, Ascoli Piceno, Italy
- Estimated net worth: $5 million
Michele Placido is an Italian actor and director known for his compelling performances in both film and television. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'La Piovra' and 'La Scorta'. With a career spanning several decades, he is celebrated for his…
About Michele Placido
Michele Placido is an Italian actor and director known for his compelling performances in both film and television. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'La Piovra' and 'La Scorta'. With a career spanning several decades, he is celebrated for his intense acting style and versatility across genres, particularly in crime dramas and thrillers.
- Born
- 19 May 1946, Ascoli Piceno, Italy
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Spouses
- Simonetta Stefanelli (1984-1990)
- Children
- 3 children: Violante Placido, Brenno Placido, and a third child whose name is not publicly known.
- Parents
- Giovanni Placido and Maria Placido
- Estimated net worth
- $5 million
Fun facts about Michele Placido
- Michele Placido has directed several films in addition to his acting career, showcasing his talents behind the camera as well.
- He is also known for his work in theater, having performed in various stage productions throughout his career.
Famous Michele Placido quotes
“La mafia è un fenomeno culturale.”
“Il dovere è una cosa seria.”
“Non ho mai avuto paura di morire.”
Michele Placido filmography
Cast (150)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Eternal Visionary Movie | Saul Colin | 6.7 |
| 2023 | Senza malizia Movie | Unknown character | 1.0 |
| 2022 | Arnoldo Mondadori - I libri per cambiare il mondo Movie | Arnoldo Mondadori | 5.5 |
| 2022 | Orlando Movie | Orlando | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Caravaggio's Shadow Movie | Cardinal Del Monte | 6.4 |
| 2022 | Vincenzo Malinconico, avvocato d'insuccesso TV | L'avvocato Ugo Maria Starace Tarallo | 6.6 |
| 2022 | Vincenzo Malinconico, avvocato d'insuccesso TV | Ugo Maria Starace Tarallo | 6.6 |
| 2022 | Falla girare - The Last Joint Movie | Diego | 5.8 |
| 2022 | Burning Hearts Movie | Vincenzo Montanari | 6.5 |
| 2022 | Run to You Movie | Padre di Gianni | 6.8 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | La voglia matta di vivere Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2022 | Noi TV | himself | 5.9 |
| 2022 | Un marziano di nome Ennio Movie | Vittorio De Sica | |
| 2021 | Vitti d'arte, Vitti d'amore Movie | Sé stesso | 7.0 |
| 2021 | Isolation Movie | Self | |
| 2021 | Caliber 9 Movie | Rocco Musco | 4.6 |
| 2021 | All Star - Ritorno al cinema Movie | Spettatore | 7.6 |
| 2021 | Notes from a Women Salesman Movie | Amedeo Sangiorgi | 6.0 |
| 2020 | I Hate Summer Movie | il Maresciallo dei Carabinieri locali | 7.0 |
| 2017 | Water and Sugar - Carlo Di Palma: The Colours of Life Movie | Self | 5.2 |
| 2016 | Christmas Dinner Movie | Don Mimì | 5.4 |
| 2016 | 7 Minutes Movie | Michele Varazzi | 7.0 |
| 2016 | Un'Avventura Romantica Movie | Vittorio De Sica | |
| 2015 | Questo è il mio paese TV | Giannino Cafuero | |
| 2015 | Loving Only You Movie | Don Mimi | 5.8 |
| 2015 | The Choice Movie | Emilio Nicotri | 5.4 |
| 2014 | Living Legends Movie | Christiano Negri | 5.1 |
| 2013 | The Mongrel Movie | Avv.Silvestri | 6.1 |
| 2013 | In Treatment TV | Guido | 7.6 |
| 2013 | Trilussa - Storia d'amore e di poesia Movie | Trilussa | 6.3 |
| 2013 | Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno Movie | Vittorio De Sica | 7.1 |
| 2012 | Viva l'Italia Movie | Michele Spagnolo | 6.3 |
| 2012 | The Lookout Movie | Giovanni | 5.6 |
| 2012 | Tulpa - Demon of Desire Movie | Roccaforte | 4.4 |
| 2012 | Itaker Movie | Pantano | 6.2 |
| 2011 | My Friends: Act IV - How It All Began Movie | Duccio Villani di Masi | 4.1 |
| 2011 | The Ages of Love Movie | Augusto | 5.3 |
| 2010 | Portrait Of My Father Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 2010 | Genitori & figli - Agitare bene prima dell'uso Movie | Alberto | 5.5 |
| 2009 | The Big Dream Movie | Adult Andrea (uncredited) | 5.5 |
| 2009 | Just Married Movie | Sabino Impanato | 5.7 |
| 2009 | What Do You Know About Me Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2009 | Baaria Movie | esponente PCI | 7.2 |
| 2009 | Focaccia Blues Movie | Proiezionista | 4.6 |
| 2008 | Aldo Moro - Il Presidente TV | Aldo Moro | 7.0 |
| 2008 | The Sorrow of Mrs. Schneider Movie | Šternberk | 5.4 |
| 2008 | L'ultimo padrino Movie | Bernardo Provenzano | 5.9 |
| 2008 | Blood of the Losers Movie | Commissario Franco Dogliani | 6.2 |
| 2007 | 2061 - Un anno eccezionale Movie | Cardinale Bonifacio | 4.1 |
| 2007 | Piano, Solo Movie | Giovanni | 6.2 |
| 2007 | Marco Ferreri: The Director Who Came from the Future Movie | Self /Narrator | 6.8 |
| 2007 | SoloMetro Movie | Enrico Alvari | 3.0 |
| 2006 | Commediasexi Movie | Lo chef | 4.2 |
| 2006 | The Roses of the Desert Movie | Frate Simeone | 6.2 |
| 2006 | The Unknown Woman Movie | Muffa | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Karol: The Pope, The Man TV | Renato Buzzonetti | 5.5 |
| 2006 | The Caiman Movie | Marco Pulici | 6.7 |
| 2006 | Karol: The Pope, The Man Movie | Dr. Renato Buzzonetti | 6.3 |
| 2006 | The Goodbye Kiss Movie | Ferruccio Anedda | 6.9 |
| 2006 | The Singer Stories. Journey among the Cantastorie of Puglia Movie | himself | |
| 2005 | Crime Novel Movie | Padre Freddo | 7.1 |
| 2005 | Il Grande Torino TV | Angelo (2004) | 6.2 |
| 2005 | Il grande Torino Movie | Angelo Di Girolamo (Older) | 6.3 |
| 2004 | Love Returns Movie | Dr. Bianco | 6.1 |
| 2004 | The Scent of Blood Movie | Carlo | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Caterina in the Big City Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2003 | Il posto dell'anima Movie | Salvatore | 7.5 |
| 2002 | Il sequestro Soffiantini TV | Giuseppe Soffiantini | 6.0 |
| 2001 | Once Upon a Time in Sicily Movie | Uzenda | 6.5 |
| 2000 | Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth TV | Padre Pio | 6.7 |
| 2000 | Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth Movie | Unknown character | 5.4 |
| 2000 | Liberate i pesci! Movie | Michele Verrio | 6.9 |
| 1999 | Un uomo perbene Movie | Enzo Tortora | 5.8 |
| 1999 | The Nanny Movie | Belli Estate Patient | 6.6 |
| 1999 | Dirty Linen Movie | Furio | 6.2 |
| 1998 | Ciao Darwin TV | Presidente di giuria | 7.9 |
| 1998 | Del perduto amore Movie | Don Gerardo | 6.5 |
| 1998 | Pleasure (And Its Little Inconveniences) Movie | Carlo | 5.1 |
| 1998 | La missione Movie | Padre Ramboni | |
| 1997 | Racket TV | Guido Gerosa | 4.0 |
| 1996 | La lupa Movie | Malerba | 5.4 |
| 1995 | Un eroe borghese Movie | Silvio Novembre | 6.7 |
| 1995 | Poliziotti Movie | Sante Carella | 5.5 |
| 1994 | Padre e figlio Movie | Corrado | 6.0 |
| 1994 | Lamerica Movie | Fiore | 7.2 |
| 1994 | The True Life of Antonio H. Movie | Self | 8.3 |
| 1993 | Giovanni Falcone Movie | Giovanni Falcone | 7.2 |
| 1993 | Uomo di rispetto Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1993 | The Man with the Flower in His Mouth Movie | Unknown character | 6.8 |
| 1993 | Quattro bravi ragazzi Movie | Marcione | 6.7 |
| 1992 | Close Friends Movie | Simona's father | 5.4 |
| 1992 | Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel TV | Col. Roberto Chavez | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel Movie | Col. Roberto Chavez | 5.0 |
| 1991 | Afghan Breakdown Movie | Major Bandura | 5.2 |
| 1990 | Tomato Movie | Unknown character | 4.2 |
| 1989 | Mary Forever Movie | Marco Terzi | 7.4 |
| 1988 | Via Paradiso Movie | Francesco | 5.3 |
| 1988 | Big Business Movie | Fabio Alberici | 6.4 |
| 1988 | How Good the Whites Are Movie | Michel | 6.6 |
| 1987 | Private Affairs Movie | Lionello | 10.0 |
| 1986 | Summer Night with Greek Profile, Almond Eyes and Scent of Basil Movie | Giuseppe Catania aka Beppe | 5.4 |
| 1986 | Department Store Movie | Direttore | 5.8 |
| 1985 | Pizza Connection Movie | Mario Aloia | 5.7 |
| 1985 | The Terrible Lovers Movie | Sergio | 6.5 |
| 1984 | The Octopus TV | Commissario Corrado Cattani | 7.8 |
| 1983 | Art of Love Movie | Macarius | 5.3 |
| 1983 | Il passo falso Movie | Gabriele Rossi | |
| 1982 | Chopin Movie | Francesco Maria Vitale | 3.3 |
| 1981 | Cargo Movie | Giovanni | 9.0 |
| 1981 | The Wings of the Dove Movie | Sandro | 5.2 |
| 1981 | Three Brothers Movie | Nicola Giuranna | 6.3 |
| 1981 | Wetten, dass..? TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 1980 | Fontamara Movie | Berardo Viola | 7.2 |
| 1980 | Lulu Movie | Schwarz | 4.3 |
| 1980 | A Leap in the Dark Movie | Giovanni Sciabola | 6.3 |
| 1979 | The Meadow Movie | Enzo | 6.8 |
| 1979 | Saturday, Sunday and Friday Movie | Mario Salvetti (episodio "Domenica") | 5.3 |
| 1979 | A Man on His Knees Movie | Antonio Platamona | 6.5 |
| 1979 | Tigers in Lipstick Movie | Angelo / The Photographer | 4.4 |
| 1979 | Ernesto Movie | The man | 5.7 |
| 1979 | Volunteers for an Unknown Destination Movie | Antonio Stella | 8.0 |
| 1978 | Corleone Movie | Michele Labruzzo | 7.6 |
| 1978 | Basilicata, una regione tra due mari Movie | Voice | |
| 1978 | Yerma Movie | Victor | 8.0 |
| 1977 | The Pyjama Girl Case Movie | Antonio Attolini | 5.8 |
| 1977 | Io sono mia Movie | Giacinto | 4.9 |
| 1977 | Beach House Movie | Vincenzino | 6.3 |
| 1977 | Kleinhoff Hotel Movie | Pedro | 6.0 |
| 1977 | Oedipus Orca Movie | Michele Turrisi | 4.5 |
| 1977 | Non ho tempo TV | Unknown character | |
| 1976 | And Agnes Chose to Die Movie | Tom | 6.6 |
| 1976 | Plot of Fear Movie | Inspector Gaspare Lomenzo | 5.6 |
| 1976 | La Orca Movie | Michele | 5.4 |
| 1976 | Moses the Lawgiver Movie | Kaleb | 5.7 |
| 1976 | Victory March Movie | Paolo Passeri | 5.7 |
| 1975 | The Divine Nymph Movie | Martino Ghiondelli | 5.4 |
| 1975 | Scandal in the Family Movie | Milo | 5.0 |
| 1975 | The Frenzy of Orlando TV | Agramante | 8.0 |
| 1974 | Moses the Lawgiver TV | Caleb | |
| 1974 | Come Home and Meet My Wife Movie | Giovanni Pizzullo | 7.3 |
| 1974 | Till Marriage Do Us Part Movie | Silvanno Pennacchini, l'autista | 5.8 |
| 1974 | Quick Trial Movie | Stefano Baldini | 6.2 |
| 1973 | Teresa the Thief Movie | Tonino Santità, detto Mortadella | 6.9 |
| 1973 | Il picciotto Movie | Rosario Mandalà | 6.0 |
| 1973 | The Black Hand Movie | Antonio Turris | 4.8 |
| 1973 | My Wife, A Body to Love Movie | Simona's Partner | 4.2 |
| 1972 | The Pisciotta Case Movie | Amerigo Lo Jacono | 4.8 |
| 1972 | Joe Petrosino TV | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1959 | Stars in der Manege TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 1948 | Bambi TV | Self | 9.0 |
Crew (44)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Eternal Visionary Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2024 | Eternal Visionary Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2022 | Caravaggio's Shadow Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.4 |
| 2022 | Caravaggio's Shadow Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 2021 | Isolation Movie | Director · Directing |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Isolation Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 2019 | Calypso Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 9.0 |
| 2018 | a Jacket Movie | Co-Director · Directing | |
| 2017 | Suburra: Blood on Rome TV | Director · Directing | 7.4 |
| 2016 | 7 Minutes Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2016 | 7 Minutes Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2016 | 7 Minutes Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2015 | The Choice Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.4 |
| 2015 | The Choice Movie | Director · Directing | 5.4 |
| 2014 | Prima di andar via Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2014 | Prima di andar via Movie | Editor · Editing | |
| 2013 | Venice 70: Future Reloaded Movie | Director · Directing | 5.0 |
| 2012 | The Lookout Movie | Director · Directing | 5.6 |
| 2012 | Itaker Movie | Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 2012 | Itaker Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.2 |
| 2010 | Angel of Evil Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 2010 | Angel of Evil Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.8 |
| 2009 | The Big Dream Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.5 |
| 2009 | The Big Dream Movie | Director · Directing | 5.5 |
| 2009 | L'Aquila 2009: Five Directors in the Rubble Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2007 | SoloMetro Movie | Producer · Production | 3.0 |
| 2005 | Crime Novel Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 2005 | Crime Novel Movie | Co-Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2004 | Wherever You Are Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.8 |
| 2004 | Wherever You Are Movie | Director · Directing | 4.8 |
| 2002 | A Journey Called Love Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.0 |
| 2002 | A Journey Called Love Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 1998 | A Lighter Burden to Bear Movie | Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 1998 | Del perduto amore Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 1998 | Del perduto amore Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.5 |
| 1997 | Racket TV | Idea · Writing | 4.0 |
| 1997 | Racket TV | Creator · Creator | 4.0 |
| 1995 | Un eroe borghese Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 1993 | Look to the Sky Movie | Thanks · Crew | 6.5 |
| 1992 | Close Friends Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.4 |
| 1992 | Close Friends Movie | Director · Directing | 5.4 |
| 1990 | Tomato Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.2 |
| 1990 | Tomato Movie | Story · Writing | 4.2 |
| 1990 | Tomato Movie | Director · Directing | 4.2 |
Latest releases
- Eternal Visionary2024 / TMDB 6.7
- Senza malizia2023 / TMDB 1.0
- Arnoldo Mondadori - I libri per cambiare il mondo2022 / TMDB 5.5
- Orlando2022 / TMDB 7.0
- Caravaggio's Shadow2022 / TMDB 6.4
- Falla girare - The Last Joint2022 / TMDB 5.8
Questions about Michele Placido
What are some of Michele Placido's most famous films?
Michele Placido is known for films such as 'La Piovra', 'La Scorta', and 'Il Giocattolo'. His roles in these films have established him as a prominent figure in Italian cinema.
Has Michele Placido won any awards?
Yes, Michele Placido has received several awards during his career, including the Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor. His contributions to film and television have been widely recognized.
When did Michele Placido start his acting career?
Michele Placido began his acting career in the late 1960s, making his film debut in 1968. He quickly gained attention for his performances in Italian cinema.
What is Michele Placido's estimated net worth?
Michele Placido's estimated net worth is around $5 million, reflecting his successful career in acting and directing over the years.
What genres does Michele Placido typically work in?
Michele Placido often works in crime dramas and thrillers. His intense performances and ability to portray complex characters have made him a favorite in these genres.
Is Michele Placido involved in any other artistic endeavors?
In addition to acting, Michele Placido is also a director and has worked in theater. His versatility in the arts showcases his broad talent.
What is Michele Placido's most recognized TV role?
Michele Placido is best known for his role in the television series 'La Piovra', which focused on the Italian mafia and gained him widespread recognition.
Does Michele Placido have any children?
Yes, Michele Placido has three children, including actress Violante Placido, who has followed in his footsteps in the film industry.