Vincent Riotta: Movies, Awards & Box Office

Vincenzo Ricotta, known professionally as Vincent Riotta, is an acclaimed British actor born to Italian immigrants. His career took off after studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, following which he gave memorable performances in stage plays like Shakespeare's Romeo, Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, and others. He has proven versatility with appearances in UK television shows including Coronation Street, The Bill, New Tricks, and the British mystery series Endeavor, among others. On the film side, his credits span from independent films like the mafia film Al Capone (which won him the Best Actor award at the 1995 Barcelona Film Festival) to mega-hit films like Under the Tuscan Sun, where he portrayed the lead male role. Riotta is also known for his work in Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Bella Bettien, and other international films. The personas he plays on screen often contrast with his real personality as he is said to be enthusiastically energetic in reality. Born to Italian immigrants in Britain, Riotta has perfect fluency in Sicilian. He leads a private life in London with his daughter Emma Riotta, from his marriage to casting director Teresa Razzauti. He has continued to impress audiences with his acting prowess and physical transformation in diverse roles till today.