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My Take
Adriano Celentano strikes me as a one-man embodiment of postwar Italian vitality. Born in Milan in 1938, he danced and sang his way out of hard times, earning the nickname Il Molleggiato for that irrepressible spring in his step. Roughly 150 million records is staggering, but what wins me over is his sheer refusal to specialize: singer, actor, comedian, director, screenwriter, all at a high level. The 1976 David di Donatello and his Sanremo legacy only confirm the range. There is something gloriously greedy and joyful about an artist who wants every stage at once, and I find that unbreakable, sunny defiance genuinely cool.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adriano Celentano
- Name (Japanese)
- アドリアーノ・チェレンターノ
- Reading
- あどりあーの・ちぇれんたーの
- Born
- January 6, 1938 (age 88)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Tiger
- Origin
- Milan, province of Milan, Italy
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / actor / comedian / film director / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1976 David di Donatello for Best Actor
- Nastro d'Argento for Best Score
- Sanremo Music Festival
- 1969 Grolla d'oro for Best New Actor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Adriano Celentano born?
Born January 6, 1938 (age 88).
Where is Adriano Celentano from?
Adriano Celentano is from Milan, province of Milan, Italy.
What does Adriano Celentano do?
Adriano Celentano works as singer-songwriter, actor, comedian, film director, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.