Vincenzo Amato

Vincenzo Amato is an esteemed Italian actor and a well-established sculptor who was born on 30 March 1966 in Palermo, as the son of renowned stage director and folk musician Emma Muzzi Loffredo. After completing high school, he relocated to Rome, where his mother resided and he dedicated his time and energy to painting. Subsequently, he invested in a university education that gave him exposure to iron sculpting, a skill he would later master and exhibit in prestigious art galleries including Il Gabbiano in Rome. After his exhibitions,'s he made his way to Manhattan, New York and continued showcasing his work at the praised Earl McGrath Gallery.

While in the United States, he became friends with prominent director Emanuele Crialese, who would go on to direct Amato's debut as an actor in the 1997 film, 'Once We Were Strangers'. His acting career garnered even more attention and recognition during the performance in Crialese's next film, 'Respiro', in which he skillfully depicted the character of the fisherman Pietro. He was even nominated for David di Donatello for Best Actor in 2007 for his exceptional performance in 'Nuovomondo'. His expansive and versatile filmography includes roles in movies and TV series like 'Einstein', 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story', and 'Red Notice'.