Mirko Frezza | |
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Born | 15 September 1973 51) | (age
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2011–present |
Mirko Frezza (born 15 September 1973) is an Italian actor.
Born in 1973 in Rome, and the son of a convicted criminal, he grew up in the outskirts of Tor Cervara, where from a young age he was involved in petty crime, leading to an eight-year prison sentence. [2] After his prison experience, he decided to focus on social activism to revitalize the suburbs through the "Casale Caletto" neighborhood committee, of which he became president. [3] Noticed by actor Alessandro Borghi, with whom he started a friendship, he was introduced to the world of entertainment, initially as a location scout for film shoots in the Roman suburbs, and later as an actor in minor roles. [3]
In 2016, Frezza made his debut as a leading actor in I Was a Dreamer , directed by Michele Vannucci. The film, which tells Frezza's story from his experience in prison to social redemption, was well received by critics. [2] [4]
In 2018, he was part of the cast of Reckless by Marco Ponti, Dogman by Matteo Garrone, and As Needed by Francesco Falaschi. [2] That same year, Frezza took part at the Rai 2 television show Pechino Express , but had to withdraw due to an injury. [5] In 2023, he portrayed the titular character in the drama film Goliath. [6]
Since 2016, he has played the character of Furio Lattanzi in the main cast of the crime series Rocco Schiavone . [7]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | What's Your Sign? | Er Puzzone | |
2016 | I Was a Dreamer | Mirko | Lead role |
Fratelli di sangue | Pitbull | ||
2017 | La banda dei tre | Sergej Makarovich | |
2018 | As Needed | Marione | |
Dogman | Pusher | ||
Reckless | Rambo | ||
Detective per caso | Ivan | ||
2019 | A mano disarmata | Calogero Costa | |
Appena un minuto | Sampei | ||
2022 | Tenebra | Dark ogre | |
2023 | Goliath | Goliath | Lead role |
Before We Say Goodbye | Mauro | ||
Have You Ever Been Afraid? | Scajaccia | ||
2024 | Mya | Fulvio | |
Friends by Chance | Er Caciara | ||
Il tempo è ancora nostro | Stefano | Lead role | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Dov'è Mario? | Enzo Scarfa | Episode 1 |
2016–present | Rocco Schiavone | Furio Lattanzi | Main role |
2021–present | Un professore | Pantera |