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Gerry Scotti
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![]() Gerry Scotti in 2010
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Born |
Virginio Scotti
7 August 1956 Miradolo Terme, Pavia, Italy
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Occupation |
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Years active | 1983–present |
Spouse(s) |
Patrizia Grosso
(m. 1991; div. 2009) |
Partner(s) | Gabriella Perino (2011–present) |
Awards | Telegatto (2008) |
Member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies | |
In office 1987–1992 |
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Preceded by | Graziano Pappalardo |
Succeeded by | Davide Negri Andrija Borovićanin |
Personal details | |
Political party | Italian Socialist Party |
Virginio "Gerry" Scotti is a famous Italian television presenter and actor. He was born on August 7, 1956. He has hosted many popular TV shows in Italy and was even a member of the Italian Parliament for a few years.
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Gerry Scotti's Early Career
Gerry Scotti was born Virginio Scotti in a small town called Camporinaldo, near Pavia, Italy. He first started his career as a disc jockey (DJ) at a radio station called Radio Milano International.
In 1982, he moved to another radio station, Radio DeeJay. A year later, he became the host of DeeJay Television. This was the first Italian TV show that played music videos. Gerry also hosted other music shows, like the popular Festivalbar.
Gerry Scotti's Television Journey
Gerry Scotti has been a television presenter for a long time, mostly on the channel Canale 5. He is very well known for hosting quiz shows.
Hosting Popular Quiz Shows
Gerry has hosted the Italian versions of many famous quiz shows. These include Chi vuol essere milionario?, which is like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. He also hosted Passaparola, similar to The Alphabet Game. Another big show he presented was The Money Drop.
Other Entertainment Shows
Besides quiz shows, Gerry has hosted many other fun entertainment programs. Some of these are La sai l'ultima?, La Corrida, and Paperissima. He also co-hosted the funny satirical show Striscia la Notizia.
In 2008, Gerry returned to radio at R101. He also became a leader in a big radio company. He continued to host popular shows like Avanti un Altro! with Paolo Bonolis in 2014 and 2015. In 2015, he presented Guinness World Record and Caduta libera, which is the Italian version of Who's Still Standing. These shows were very successful.
More recently, in 2017, he hosted The Winner Is. In December 2017, he started presenting the Italian version of the American game show The Wall. In January 2018, he briefly returned to host Striscia la notizia. He also co-hosted the first night of the Sanremo Music Festival 2025.
Awards and Achievements
Gerry Scotti has won many awards for his work in television.
Telegatto Awards
He won the Italian television Telegatto prize many times. He received this award in 1984, 1985, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2007. In 2008, he won a special platinum Telegatto award for his excellent career.
Guinness World Record
In 2011, Gerry Scotti was mentioned in the Guinness World Records. He earned this honor for being the TV host who presented the most episodes of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?.
Gerry Scotti's Personal Life
Gerry Scotti was married to Patrizia Grosso. They had one son named Edoardo in 1992. Since 2011, Gerry has been in a relationship with Gabriella Perino. His son, Edoardo, has two children, born in 2020 and 2023.
In October 2020, Gerry Scotti tested positive for COVID-19 and spent some time in the hospital. He has since recovered and is doing well.
Gerry Scotti in Films
Gerry Scotti has also appeared in some films. He often played himself or had voice roles.
Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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Cucciolo | 1998 | Himself | Cameo appearance |
Natale a casa Deejay | 2004 | Bacco | |
Toy Story 3 | 2010 | Chatter Telephone (voice) | Italian dub; voice role |
A Dog's Purpose | 2017 | Bailey (voice) | Italian dub; voice role |
Gerry Scotti in Television Shows
Gerry Scotti has been in many television shows, both as a host and an actor.
Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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Deejay Television | 1983–1987 | Himself/ Presenter | Musical programme (seasons 1–5) |
Zodiaco | 1985 | Himself/ Co-host | Game show |
Candid Camera | 1986–1987 | Himself/ Presenter | Prank comedy show |
Domenica Deejay | 1987 | Himself/ Presenter | Special |
Deejay Beach | Himself/ Presenter | Special | |
Smile | 1987–1990 | Himself/ Presenter | Prank comedy show |
Candid Camera Show | 1988–1991 | Himself/ Presenter | Prank comedy show |
Festivalbar | 1988–1992 | Himself/ Presenter | Annual music festival (editions 24–29) |
Il vigile urbano | 1989 | Angelo Zemella | Episode: "Panettoni D.O.C." |
Evviva l'allegria | 1990 | Himself/ Presenter | Variety show |
Il gioco dei 9 | 1990–1992 | Himself/ Presenter | Game show (seasons 3–4) |
I tre moschettieri | 1991 | Porthos | Television film |
Sabato al circo | Himself/ Presenter | Variety show | |
L'Odissea | Menelaus | Television film | |
Simpaticissima | 1991–1995, 1998 | Himself/ Presenter | Variety show (seasons 1–4, 7) |
Serata d'amore per San Valentino | 1992 | Himself/ Presenter | Special |
Festa della mamma | Himself/ Presenter | Special | |
1992 Telegatto | Himself/ Presenter | Annual ceremony | |
Ore 12 | 1992–1993 | Himself/ Presenter | Talk show |
La grande sfida | 1992–1994 | Himself/ Presenter | Game show |
La sai l'ultima? | 1992, 1995–1999 | Himself/ Presenter | Variety show (seasons 1, 4–6) |
Campionissimo | 1993 | Himself/ Presenter | Game show |
Buona Domenica | 1993–1995 | Himself/ Presenter | Variety show (seasons 6–7) |
Donna sotto le stelle | 1993–2003 | Himself/ Presenter | Fashion show (editions 8–12, 16, 18) |
Il Quizzone | 1994–1997 | Himself/ Presenter | Game show (seasons 1–4) |
Stelle a quattro zampe | 1995–1998, 2000 | Himself/ Presenter | Dog's talent show (seasons 2–3, 5, 7) |
Tutti in piazza | 1996 | Himself/ Presenter | Variety show |
Non dimenticare lo spazzolino da denti | 1996–1997 | Himself/ Presenter | Variety show (season 2) |
Io e la mamma | 1997–1998 | Gigi | Lead role; 40 episodes |
Striscia la notizia | 1997–present | Himself/ Guest host | Variety show (seasons 9, 11, 17, 19, 26, 28–34) |
Scopriamo le carte | 1998 | Himself/ Presenter | Variety show |
Forza papà | Himself/ Presenter | Game show | |
Finalmente soli | 1999–2004 | Gigi | Lead role; 85 episodes |
Passaparola | 1999–2008 | Himself/ Presenter | Game show |
Un disco per l'estate | 2000–2001 | Himself/ Presenter | Annual music festival |
Chi vuol essere milionario? | 2000–2020 | Himself/ Presenter | Game show |
Telegatto 2001 | 2001 | Himself/ Presenter | Annual ceremony |
Gian Burrasca | 2002 | Father | Television film |
La Corrida | 2002–2009 | Himself/ Presenter | Variety show (seasons 11–18) |
Paperissima | 2004–2013 | Himself/ Presenter | Comedy show (seasons 9–13) |
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Chi ha incastrato lo zio Gerry? | 2005 | Himself/ Presenter | Variety show |
Il mio amico Babbo Natale | Achille Malerba | Television film | |
Il mio amico Babbo Natale 2 | 2006 | Television film | |
Finalmente Natale | 2007 | Gigi | Television film |
50-50 | 2008 | Himself/ Presenter | Game show |
Finalmente a casa | Gigi | Television film | |
Finalmente una favola | Television film | ||
Italia's Got Talent | 2009–2013 | Himself/ Judge | Talent show (seasons 1–5) |
Io canto | 2010–2013 | Himself/ Presenter | Talent show |
I liceali | 2011 | Himself | Episode: "Il Milionario" |
The Money Drop | 2011–2013 | Himself/ Presenter | Game show |
Lo show dei record | 2011, 2015, 2022 | Himself/ Presenter | Game show (seasons 4, 6, 8) |
Avanti un altro! | 2014–2015 | Himself/ Co-host | Game show (season 4) |
Tu sí que vales | 2014–present | Himself/ Judge | Talent show |
Caduta libera | 2015–present | Himself/ Presenter | Game show |
Masters of Magic | 2016 | Himself/ Presenter | Talent show |
Litte Big Show | 2016–2017 | Himself/ Presenter | Game show |
The Wall | 2017–2019 | Himself/ Presenter | Game show |
Paperissima Sprint | 2018–present | Additional voices | Comedy show (seasons 25–present) |
Amici Speciali | 2020 | Himself/ Judge | Talent show |
Io canto Generation | 2023–present | Himself / Presenter | Talent show |
La Ruota Della Fortuna | 2024–present | Himself/ Presenter | Game show (season 20–present) |
Sanremo Music Festival 2025 | 2025 | Himself/ Co-host | Annual music festival, 1st night co-host |
See also
In Spanish: Gerry Scotti para niños