Actor

1952-02-22 · Acireale, Catania · Male

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Antonio Catania (born 22 February 1952) is an Italian actor.

Life and career

Born in Acireale, Province of Catania, when he was 16 Catania moved with his family to Milan, where he studied acting at the Drama School of the Piccolo Teatro. After graduating, he started an intense stage career, often working with Gabriele Salvatores with the stage company Compagnia dell'Elfo.

After a number of minor roles, Catania gained more substantial parts in the 1990s, working with directors such as Silvio Soldini, Carlo Verdone, Leone Pompucci, Nanni Moretti, and Gabriele Salvatores. Catania is also active in television, notably in the TV series Zanzibar, Boris, and The Bad Guy.