Leo Gassmann

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Leo Gassmann
Leo Gassmann in concerto.jpg
Background information
Birth nameLeo Gassmann
Born (1998-11-22) 22 November 1998 (age 25)
Rome, Italy
Genres Pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present
Labels Sony Music (2018–19)
Universal (2019–present)

LeoGassmann (born 22 November 1998) is an Italian singer and songwriter.

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Biography

Born in Rome, he is the son of the actors Alessandro Gassmann and Sabrina Knaflitz and the grandson of the actors Vittorio Gassman and Juliette Mayniel. [1] [2]

In 2018 he participated at the twelfth edition of the Italian X Factor ; he ended up fifth and released his debut single "Piume". [3] [4]

Gassmann competed and won at the "Newcomers" section of the Sanremo Music Festival 2020 with the song "Vai bene così". [5] [6] His first studio album Strike was released on 7 February 2020. [6]

On 4 December 2022, it was officially announced his participation in the Sanremo Music Festival 2023. [7] "Terzo cuore" was later announced as his entry. [8]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with chart positions and certifications
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
ITA
[9]
Strike
  • Released: 7 February 2020
  • Label: Universal Music
  • Format: Digital download, CD, LP
36
La strada per Agartha
  • Released: 24 February 2023
  • Label: Universal Music
  • Format: Digital download, CD, LP
64 [10]

Singles

List of singles, with chart positions, album name and certifications
SingleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
ITA
[9] [11]
"Piume"201818Non-album single
"Dimmi dove sei"2019Strike
"Vai bene così"18
"Maleducato"2020
"Mr. Fonda"
"Down"2021Non-album single
"La mia libertà"2022La strada per Agartha
"Lunedì"
"Terzo cuore"202328
"Volo rovescio"
"Capiscimi"
"Dammi Un Bacio Ja'"Non-album single
"Take That"2024Non-album single
"—" denotes an item that did not chart in that country.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020 The Croods: A New Age Guy CroodItalian dub; voice role
2024 Mufasa: The Lion King Mufasa
Una terapia di gruppoPost-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018 X Factor ContestantTalent show (season 12)
2020 Sanremo Music Festival 2020 ContestantAnnual music festival
2023 Sanremo Music Festival 2023 ContestantAnnual music festival
2024Califano Franco Califano Television movie

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