Giuseppe Battiston (22 July 1968) is an Italian film, TV, and stage actor, director, writer, and producer. Born in Udine, he graduated from the Paolo Grassi School of Dramatic Arts in Milan. He is the winner of 3 David di Donatello awards. He is perhaps best known to worldwide audiences for Pinocchio (2022) on Disney + where he played Stromboli. His most notable films are Perfect Strangers (2016), Bread & Tulips (2000), La Passione (2010). Giuseppe made his directorial debut with Io Vivo Altrove! (2023) Giuseppe, or Beppe Battiston as he is sometimes credited, has frequently collaborated with directors Silvio Soldini, Carlo Mazzacurati, and Antonio Padovan. On screen he plays the title character of Stucky, a Treviso detective.
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Giuseppe Battiston is an acclaimed Italian stage and screen actor, director, and multi-time David di Donatello winner trained at the Paolo Grassi School of Dramatic Arts in Milan.
He is recognized for his memorable character roles in films such as Perfect Strangers, Bread & Tulips, and as Stromboli in Disney's live-action Pinocchio.
He has frequently worked with prominent Italian filmmakers including Silvio Soldini, Carlo Mazzacurati, and Antonio Padovan. Explore his filmography on Mood.
