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Salvatore Cascio | |
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| Born | 8 November 1979 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–2001 |
| Known for | Cinema Paradiso |
Salvatore Cascio (born 8 November 1979) is an Italian actor. His most famous performance was in Cinema Paradiso (1988), for which he received critical acclaim and a BAFTA Award. He suffers from retinitis pigmentosa. [1] He is Roman Catholic. [1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | Cinema Paradiso | Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child) | Won BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role |
| 1990 | There Was a Castle with Forty Dogs | Tom | |
| 1990 | Everybody's Fine | Alvaro enfant | |
| 1990 | Breath of Life | Adelmo | |
| 1990 | II Ricatto 2 | Episode: "Bambini nell'ombra" | |
| 1991 | The Pope Must Die | Paulo | |
| 1992 | Jackpot | Cosimo | |
| 2001 | Il morso del serpente | TV movie |
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