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Born on March 20, 1970 in Los Angeles, California, United States, Edoardo Ballerini is a film director, television actor and screenwriter. That puts Edoardo Ballerini at 56 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Wesleyan University. Awards on record include Audie Award for Best Male Narrator.
My Take
Edoardo Ballerini is the kind of actor I find quietly remarkable. Most know him as Corky in The Sopranos or the volatile chef in Dinner Rush, but what fascinates me is his second life as one of the most acclaimed audiobook narrators working today, earning an Audie Award for it. A Wesleyan-educated performer who built a career on texture rather than fame, he embodies the craftsman ideal. I admire artists who excel both on screen and through the voice alone, since that range signals genuine command. He is the sort of supporting presence that makes an ensemble feel real.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Edoardo Ballerini
- Name (Japanese)
- エドアルド・バレリーニ
- Reading
- えどあるど・ばれりーに
- Born
- March 20, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / television actor / screenwriter / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Wesleyan University
Awards & achievements
- Audie Award for Best Male Narrator
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.edoardoballerini.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edoardo%20Ballerini
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2320489
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Edoardo Ballerini born?
Born March 20, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Edoardo Ballerini from?
Edoardo Ballerini is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Edoardo Ballerini do?
Edoardo Ballerini works as actor, film director, television actor, screenwriter, film actor.
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