Michele Placido

Michele Placido is an Italian film, television, and stage actor, director, and screenwriter. Born in Ascoli Satriano, Italy in 1946, Placido began his acting career in the late 1960s on the stage and in television. He made his big screen debut in 1971 in the film "La Città Delle Donne" and went on to appear in a number of films throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

Placido's directorial debut came in 1984 with the film "Cronaca di una Morte Annunciata," which he also wrote and starred in. The film was well-received, and Placido went on to direct a number of other films, including "La Scorta" (1993), "Romanzo Criminale" (2005), and "Vallanzasca – Gli Angeli del Male" (2010). He also wrote the screenplay for the film "Cronaca di una Morte Annunciata," as well as the television series "Romanzo Criminale."

Placido is perhaps best known for his portrayal of police commissioner Corrado Cattani in the television series "La Piovra," which ran from 1984 to 2001. He won a Nastro d'Argento Award for Best Actor for his performance in the series. Placido also won a David di Donatello Award for Best Director for his work on "Romanzo Criminale," as well as a Gold Hugo for Best Feature Film at the Chicago International Film Festival for "Vallanzasca – Gli Angeli del Male."

In addition to his work in film and television, Placido has also had a successful stage career, appearing in a number of plays from the 1970s to the present. He has also served as a professor at the University of Rome, where he taught courses in acting and directing.

Michele Placido is an important figure in Italian cinema, and his work has been recognized both domestically and abroad. He has had a long and successful career in both film and television, and his work as a director has been praised for its realism and grit. His legacy is one of innovation and excellence, and he is an important figure in Italian cinema.