Saverio Fabbri
- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Saverio Fabbri (aka Savv Fabb) was born on July 9, 1986 in Bologna, Italy. He is an Italian actor, known for EO (2022), Na sygnale (2014), Stroke, Don't Read This on a Plane (2020), HI LA (2020), Barwy szczescia (2007) and It's a Yes from Me (2020);
Screen & Stage Highlights
Saverio is recognized for his multilingual range and presence in acclaimed European and international productions:
Television: Starring as Luigi Oleone in the popular Polish medical drama series Na Sygnale (2025-2026). Film: Featured in the Academy Award-nominated and Cannes Jury Prize winner EO (dir. Jerzy Skolimowski). Other notable roles include Adamo in the Australian feature Don't Read This on a Plane and performances in Stroke and Hello Au Revoir. Commercials: A frequent lead in major advertising campaigns: Main Spots. Official Filmography: imdb.me/SF
Digital Prolificacy
Through his extensive production background, he has produced and voiced over 1,000 projects, ranging from short films like Leaving... To Start Living to high-volume commercial voice-overs.
Languages & Professional Training
A natural polyglot, Saverio performs and communicates fluently in Italian, English, Spanish, and Polish, with basic proficiency in French.
Saverio acts by instinct and has a deep love for improvisation, though the Meisner Technique remains his preferred professional foundation for staying grounded and present.
A huge fan of the legendary comic duo Laurel and Hardy, he often draws inspiration from their timeless timing and physical storytelling.
His craft is built on several years of training:
Athletics & Heritage
Sporting Career: Before transitioning to full-time acting, Saverio was an international semi-professional cricketer representing Italy. He later utilized this expertise as a color commentator for Sky Sports Italy, covering the Indian Premier League (IPL). The son of Carla Acquarelli (1956-), a primary school teacher, and Fabio Fabbri (1953-2016), a surveyor at the local town hall, Saverio Fabbri grew up in Pianoro, a small town in the province of Bologna. A lifelong polyglot, he developed a profound passion for acting, foreign languages, and communication early in his life. Performance is a cornerstone of the Fabbri family legacy. His paternal great-grandfather, Nello, was a renowned puppeteer who, together with his son Alfonso (Saverio's grandfather) and Fabio (his father), toured the entire Emilia-Romagna region to perform traditional Bolognese dialect puppet shows. Although the troupe became a highly successful business, the family always maintained their primary occupations, cherishing the puppet theater as a heartfelt way to bring happiness to their community. The family's dedication to craftsmanship and public service was diverse: Nello served as a local policeman, while Alfonso ran his own company as a house and church painter. Fabio, a surveyor by profession, was also a remarkably talented artist who took pride in manufacturing intricate Nativity scenes and miniature villages from raw materials. Beyond his artistic pursuits, Fabio was the groundsman and coordinator of the Bologna Cricket Club, the very team Saverio played for during his time in Italy. Today, Saverio honors this rich heritage of storytelling and artistry, bringing a unique, multi-generational perspective to his international acting career.
Screen & Stage Highlights
Saverio is recognized for his multilingual range and presence in acclaimed European and international productions:
Television: Starring as Luigi Oleone in the popular Polish medical drama series Na Sygnale (2025-2026). Film: Featured in the Academy Award-nominated and Cannes Jury Prize winner EO (dir. Jerzy Skolimowski). Other notable roles include Adamo in the Australian feature Don't Read This on a Plane and performances in Stroke and Hello Au Revoir. Commercials: A frequent lead in major advertising campaigns: Main Spots. Official Filmography: imdb.me/SF
Digital Prolificacy
Through his extensive production background, he has produced and voiced over 1,000 projects, ranging from short films like Leaving... To Start Living to high-volume commercial voice-overs.
Languages & Professional Training
A natural polyglot, Saverio performs and communicates fluently in Italian, English, Spanish, and Polish, with basic proficiency in French.
Saverio acts by instinct and has a deep love for improvisation, though the Meisner Technique remains his preferred professional foundation for staying grounded and present.
A huge fan of the legendary comic duo Laurel and Hardy, he often draws inspiration from their timeless timing and physical storytelling.
His craft is built on several years of training:
- Theatrical Foundations (Italy): Seven years (1994-2001) as a member of the theatre company "Teatro Le Rose" (Bologna), specializing in improvisational techniques.
- US Training & Hollywood Immersive: He was selected for the Hollywood Immersive program at the Beverly Hills Playhouse (Los Angeles), performing for top US industry professionals.
- Contemporary Polish Training (2024-Present): Intensive scene study and camera technique at Warsztaty Teatralne (Warsaw) and ongoing Improvisation classes with Arkadiusz Zietek (collaborator of Keith Johnstone).
- Specialized Workshops: Refined his performance for the 40th iNTeatro International Theatre Festival under the guidance of Gary Stevens.
Athletics & Heritage
Sporting Career: Before transitioning to full-time acting, Saverio was an international semi-professional cricketer representing Italy. He later utilized this expertise as a color commentator for Sky Sports Italy, covering the Indian Premier League (IPL). The son of Carla Acquarelli (1956-), a primary school teacher, and Fabio Fabbri (1953-2016), a surveyor at the local town hall, Saverio Fabbri grew up in Pianoro, a small town in the province of Bologna. A lifelong polyglot, he developed a profound passion for acting, foreign languages, and communication early in his life. Performance is a cornerstone of the Fabbri family legacy. His paternal great-grandfather, Nello, was a renowned puppeteer who, together with his son Alfonso (Saverio's grandfather) and Fabio (his father), toured the entire Emilia-Romagna region to perform traditional Bolognese dialect puppet shows. Although the troupe became a highly successful business, the family always maintained their primary occupations, cherishing the puppet theater as a heartfelt way to bring happiness to their community. The family's dedication to craftsmanship and public service was diverse: Nello served as a local policeman, while Alfonso ran his own company as a house and church painter. Fabio, a surveyor by profession, was also a remarkably talented artist who took pride in manufacturing intricate Nativity scenes and miniature villages from raw materials. Beyond his artistic pursuits, Fabio was the groundsman and coordinator of the Bologna Cricket Club, the very team Saverio played for during his time in Italy. Today, Saverio honors this rich heritage of storytelling and artistry, bringing a unique, multi-generational perspective to his international acting career.
