Biography

Giuseppe Schillaci, a Sicilian native from Catania, embarked on his acting journey guided by luminaries like Manuela Metri and Fioretta Mari. Notably, he graced the stage in productions like 'La Scapricciata' and portrayed Rosario Lauricella in the TV show 'Il Commissario Montalbano.' In 2010, he received a scholarship to the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York and West Hollywood, studying Method Acting for three years under the mentorship of the phenomenal Anna Strasberg. Los Angeles served as the canvas for his burgeoning talent, with notable roles including Tom Collins in 'RENT' and MR. Jacob Engstrand in 'Ghosts.' His film career soared with 'The Italian,' an independent movie, earning him a Best Actor nomination in New York. He returned to Italy for 3 productions : 'Il Commissario Montalbano,' 'Maltese,' and 'La Mossa Del Cavallo,' the movie. Giuseppe's international appeal grew with the tv show'The Name of The Rose' and the movie 'Persian Lessons,' where he portrayed Marco, an Italian Jew, directed by Vadim Perelman. He captivated audiences as a supporting actor in three tv shows: 'Romulus,' 'The Hunter' (Il Cacciatore), and 'Wolfsburg,' a Netflix series exploring the world of werewolves, despite production interruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2023, Giuseppe Schillaci continues to captivate audiences with his talent and dedication, joining the cast of 'Den of Thieves 2,' directed by Christian Gudegast. In 2024 the Director Lasse Hallstrom called him to play Marco in his movie "The map That Leads to you" and in October 2024 Giuseppe plays Luca the lead character of a movie called "Viale Donne Speciali.
- IMDb mini biography by: Ufficio Stampa