Claudio Bisio facts for kids
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Claudio Bisio
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Bisio in 2019
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| Born | 19 March 1957 Novi Ligure, Italy
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| Occupation | Actor, presenter, voice actor, comedian, television presenter, writer |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Sandra Bonzi
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| Children | 2 |
Claudio Bisio (born March 19, 1957) is a famous Italian actor, comedian, and television host. He is well-known for his funny roles in movies and for being the voice of popular animated characters in Italy.
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Early Life and School
Claudio Bisio was born in Novi Ligure, a town in the Piedmont region of Italy. He grew up in the city of Milan. For high school, he went to a school that focused on science. After that, he studied acting at the drama school of the famous Piccolo Teatro in Milan to become a professional actor.
Career in Acting and Comedy
Bisio began his career acting in plays, performing in both classic and modern shows. He started acting in movies in 1983. His first big role on television was in 1998 on an Italian TV show called Zanzibar.
For many years, Bisio was the host of Zelig, a popular Italian TV show featuring short, funny performances called sketch comedy. He hosted the show in 1997 and then again from 2000 to 2012.
Success in Movies
Bisio has starred in many successful Italian movies. In 1991, he was in the movie Mediterraneo, which won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
In 2009, he acted in the movie Ex, and his performance earned him a nomination for a David di Donatello award, which is like an Italian Oscar.
He became even more famous for his leading roles in comedies like:
- Benvenuti al Sud (Welcome to the South) in 2010
- Maschi contro femmine (Males vs Females) in 2010
- Benvenuti al Nord (Welcome to the North) in 2011
- Femmine contro maschi (Females vs Males) in 2011
Famous Voice Roles
Many people in Italy know Bisio's voice from famous animated movies.
- Sid: He is the Italian voice of the funny sloth Sid in all the Ice Age movies.
- Count Dracula: He is also the voice of Count Dracula in the Italian versions of the Hotel Transylvania movies.
- Mole: He voiced the character Gaëtan "Mole" Molière in the Italian version of Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
Television Host
Besides acting, Bisio is a popular TV host. In 2015, he became a judge on the show Italia's Got Talent. He was a judge on the show for several series.
Personal Life
Claudio Bisio is married to Sandra Bonzi, and they have two children named Alice and Federico. He is an atheist, which means he does not believe in a god.
Selected Filmography
Bisio has appeared in dozens of films. Here are some of his most well-known roles:
- Dream of a Summer Night (1983)
- Kamikazen: Last Night in Milan (1988)
- On Tour (1990)
- Mediterraneo (1991)
- Puerto Escondido (1992)
- Nirvana (1997)
- The Truce (1997)
- Natale a New York (2006)
- Manual of Love 2 (2007)
- We Can Do That (2008)
- Many Kisses Later (2009)
- Benvenuti al Sud (2010)
- Men vs. Women (2010)
- Benvenuti al Nord (2012)
- Welcome Mr. President (2013)
- What a Beautiful Surprise (2015)
- Couch Potatoes (2017)
See also
In Spanish: Claudio Bisio para niños
