Raz Degan facts for kids

Raz Degan (born August 25, 1968) is a talented artist, actor, and director. He has worked on many movies and documentaries, taken amazing photos, and explored different cultures. Raz has even worked with famous filmmakers like Oliver Stone. His documentaries, like ‘’The Last Shaman’’, which was supported by Leonardo DiCaprio, teach us about human strength and ancient traditions.

Raz Degan's Career Highlights

Acting and Directing Films

Raz Degan started acting in the mid-1990s. His first movie was a small part in Prêt-à-Porter (1994). After that, he got many roles in Italian and international films.

In 2004, he played Darius III, a king, in Oliver Stone’s big historical movie Alexander. He acted alongside stars like Colin Farrell and Angelina Jolie. Raz also took on serious roles in European films, such as One Hundred Nails (2007) and the war drama Barbarossa (2009).

Raz became interested in telling real stories, which led him to make documentaries. In 2016, he directed The Last Shaman. This film explores Amazonian healing methods and mental health. It was a big success and was executive-produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Photography and Art

Raz Degan has always loved photography. His pictures often show cultures that are disappearing, people's strength, and the connection between nature and who we are. His photos have been in many international magazines and shown in art exhibitions in cities like Milan, New York, and Tel Aviv. His special exhibition, "Ancient Light," showed his photos of people from faraway places.

Television Shows and Adventures

Raz enjoys sharing his adventurous spirit on TV. He has been part of many popular shows:

• From 2010 to 2011, he hosted Mistero, a show that looked into ancient civilizations and unsolved mysteries.
• In 2017, he won L’Isola dei Famosi, which is Italy’s version of the survival show Survivor. He won with a huge number of votes, showing how good he is at surviving in tough places.
• In 2018, he created, directed, and hosted Raz & The Tribe. This show on Sky Atlantic followed him and his guests as they lived with different cultures in places like Ethiopia and New Guinea.
• In 2025, he joined the cast of Un passo dal cielo 8, playing Stephan Anderson.

Helping Others and Exploring

Raz Degan uses his fame to help protect the environment and support the rights of native people and communities who have lost their homes. He has worked with organizations like UNHCR and other groups that protect nature. Through his films and photos, he helps people learn about fragile places and cultures that are in danger.

Raz Degan's Film and TV Appearances

Movies

Raz Degan has appeared in several films:

• 1994: Prêt-à-Porter
• 1996: Squillo as Inspector Tony Messina
• 1999: Titus as Alarbus
• 2004: Alexander as Darius III of Persia
• 2007: One Hundred Nails as The Professor
• 2009: Barbarossa as Alberto da Giussano
• 2011: Forces spéciales as Zaief
• 2022: Under the Amalfi Sun as David
• 2023: Still Time as Luca

Television Shows

He has also been in many TV productions:

• 1996: Sorellina e il principe del sogno (Miniseries)
• 2005: Camera Café
• 2010: Ballando con le Stelle (Contestant in a dance show)
• 2010–2011: Mistero (Host and Producer)
• 2017: L'Isola dei Famosi (Winner of the survival show)
• 2018: Raz & The Tribe (Host, Director, Writer)
• 2019: Linea Bianca (Guest on a travel show)
• 2021: Le indagini di Lolita Lobosco
• 2025: Un passo dal cielo 8 as Stephan Anderson (Upcoming season)
• He has also been a frequent guest on many other Italian TV shows, sharing stories about his career, travels, and ideas.

See also

In Spanish: Raz Degan para niños