Posters with photos of Michele Placido adorned the rooms of Soviet girls in love with him at the end of the last century, when the legendary TV series "Octopus" was released. But few people know that in the biography and career of this actor there are many other significant works and events.
A handsome man, an actor with a unique talent - the biography and personal life of such a person cannot but be interesting for moviegoers. In Russia, Michele Placido became famous after the screening of the film "Octopus". Girls and women went crazy over him, guys and men tried to imitate him. But who he is in life, what he is fond of, how his career developed before the release of the film on the world screens - they did not just know, they were not interested in this. He was the Commissioner of Corrado Cattani for all.
Biography of Michele Placido
The future Commissioner Cattani was born in May 1946 in southern Italy. Michele did not tell his parents about his dream - theater - who dreamed of a serious profession for their son, at least a technical one. And the rules of the monastery school, where the boy received his basic education, did not support the desire for acting.
After completing his compulsory service in the Italian army, Michele served in the police for several years. Already being an adult, he nevertheless decided to try himself in the theatrical path, and entered the theater school. After its successful completion, he got a place in several theaters at once, was able to provide significant assistance to his family, where, in addition to him, 8 more children grew up.
Career of the actor Michele Placido
Michele Placido is not only a sought-after actor, but also a rather successful director. His talent was hidden for a long time, but also appreciated immediately after he decided to make his dream come true, and entered the theatrical world in 1960. Within a few years, he began acting in films. At the moment, his filmography includes more than 40 works. Only the series "Octopus" has three sequels.
The director's path also brought success to Placido, as well as the acting one. He has directed 13 films, many of which have won national and international awards. Michele Placido is the recipient of such awards as the Order of Merit for Italy, the Silver Ribbon for helping workers, the winner of the award for the best directorial work on social issues.
Personal life of the actor Michele Placido
The personal life of this impressive handsome man is much more varied and interesting than stable career growth and success. Michele Placido was married three times, he has five children. At different times, his chosen ones became
- Simonetta Stefanelli,
- Ilaria Lezzi,
- Federica Vincenti.
Placido's four children - Violanta, Michelangelo, Marco, Inigo - are already independent and successful people, but the youngest son Gabriele, born in 2006, is still under the close tutelage of his star father. Michele himself admits that only with the last child he was able to fully enjoy fatherhood.
