Paolo Rossi

Born inMonfalcone,Gorizia, Paolo Rossi graduated as a chemical expert, then he moved toMilanwhere he debuted on stage in 1978, inDario Fo'sHistoire du Soldat.After having been a member of the stage company "compagnia dell'Elfo" he started signing numerous theatrical monologues and stage plays of critical success that were paired in their style with theCommedia dell'arte,Brecht's andMolière'sand for which he was referred to as "an Italic middle way betweenDario FoandLenny Bruce". Rossi is also active on television, in successful variety shows such asGiù la testaandIl laureato, and in films, in which he debuted in 1986. Rossi's multifaceted career also include music: since early 1990s he released several albums and collaborated with several notable artists and groups includingEnzo Jannacci,Emir Kusturica,Vinicio CaposselaandModena City Ramblers.He also entered the competition at theSanremo Music Festivalin two editions, in 1994 and in 2007. In 1996 Rossi won aSilver Ribbonfor the screenplay of theLeone Pompucci's comedy filmCamerieri.