- Born
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Giuseppe Tornatore was born on May 27, 1956 in Bagheria, Sicily, Italy. He is a director and writer, known for The Best Offer (2013), Cinema Paradiso (1988) and The Legend of 1900 (1998). He is married to Roberta Pacetti.
- SpouseRoberta Pacetti(? - present)
- ParentsPeppino TornatoreMarianna Tornatore
- RelativesFrancesco Tornatore(Sibling)
- His films are frequently set in Sicily.
- In the years before his death, composer Ennio Morricone stated on several occasions that the only director he would consider coming out of retirement for would be Tornatore.
- Debuted as stage director at the age of 16.
- Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 1993.
- Composed the song "Ricordare" for his movie A Pure Formality (1994).
- Brother of Francesco Tornatore.
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