Gigi Savoia | |
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Born | Gigi Savoia 30 November 1954 |
Other names | Luigi Savoia |
Years active | 1980–present |
Gigi Savoia (born 30 November 1954), also known as Luigi Savoia, is an Italian actor.
Savoia was born in Naples. He debuted in theatre in 1980 with Pescatori, written by Raffaele Viviani and directed by Mariano Rigillo. Currently he recites in Eduardo De Filippo's comedy Le voci di dentro directed by Francesco Rosi.
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