Paolo Rossi

Biography

Born in Monfalcone, Gorizia, Paolo Rossi graduated as a chemical expert, then he moved to Milan where he debuted on stage in 1978, in Dario Fo's Histoire du Soldat. After having been a member of the stage company "compagnia dell'Elfo" he started signing numerous theatrical monologues and stage plays of critical success that were paired in their style with the Commedia dell'arte, Brecht's and Molière's and for which he was referred to as "an Italic middle way between Dario Fo and Lenny Bruce". Rossi is also active on television, in successful variety shows such as Giù la testa and Il laureato, and in films, in which he debuted in 1986. Rossi's multifaceted career also include music: since early 1990s he released several albums and collaborated with several notable artists and groups including Enzo Jannacci, Emir Kusturica, Vinicio Capossela and Modena City Ramblers. He also entered the competition at the Sanremo Music Festival in two editions, in 1994 and in 2007. In 1996 Rossi won a Silver Ribbon for the screenplay of the Leone Pompucci's comedy film Camerieri.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Welcome to the North (2012) — Palmisan
2. Nirvana (1997) — Joker
3. Poorly Richer (2017) — Libero
4. Hidden Away (2020)
5. Gloria! (2024) — Perlina
6. Attitudini: Nessuna (2025) — Sé stesso
7. Si muore tutti democristiani (2018) — Fulvio
8. Candlewick (1999) — Juror
9. La mia banda suona il pop (2020) — Jerry
10. Montecarlo Gran Casinò (1987) — Paolo Borghini
11. Notes from a Women Salesman (2021) — Daytona
12. Kamikazen (Ultima notte a Milano) (1988) — Walter Zappa
13. Via Montenapoleone (1987) — Luca
14. Sanremo Music Festival (1951) — Self - Special Guest
15. Bits & Pieces (1996)
16. Beket (2009) — Agente 08
17. Musica per vecchi animali (1989) — Lee
18. Far North (1988)
19. I cammelli (1988) — Ferruccio Ferri
20. Niente paura (2010) — Sé stesso
21. Olimpia's Way (2022) — Gimmi
22. Forbidden Grass (2002)
23. Silenzio... si nasce (1996) — Il Piccolo
24. The Malady of Love (1986) — Laurent Vita
25. RCL - Ridotte Capacità Lavorative (2010)
26. L'invenzione di noi due (2024) — Armando
27. Centravanti Nato (2007)
28. Gloria! The Making Of (2025) — Perlina
29. Non è la fine del mondo (2026) — Oscar Tessai
30. The Ferrywoman (1986) — Ciro
31. Il Signor Rossi e la Costituzione (2003) — Paolo Rossi
32. Arpad Weisz (2018) — Narratore (voice)
33. Free-go (2013)
34. Trieste la contesa (2012)
35. Travelling Ghosts (2022) — Porter
36. Una favola spinta
37. Il circo di Paolo Rossi (2005)
38. There Was A Comedian Called Cecchelin (2025)
39. Il mondo alla rovescia: appunti sul cabaret milanese (2002) — Self
40. Circus (2025)