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Giancarlo Giannini is listed as a stage actor, dub actor and film actor. Giancarlo Giannini was born in La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Italy on August 1, 1942. The age as of 2026 is 84. Awards on record include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Cinearti La chioma di Berenice Prize, David di Donatello for Best Actor and 4 more.
My Take
Giancarlo Giannini is, to me, one of the great living jewels of Italian cinema. Born in the port town of La Spezia, he mastered stage, screen, and even dubbing with equal command. His Best Actor prize at Cannes for Love and Anarchy and his Oscar nomination for Seven Beauties speak for themselves, as do his four David di Donatello wins. What truly astonishes me is that a star of his caliber also lent his velvet voice to dub Al Pacino and Jack Nicholson into Italian, generously channeling other actors' souls. That blend of magnetism and melancholy makes him a quintessential Latin leading man.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Giancarlo Giannini
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャンカルロ・ジャンニーニ
- Reading
- じゃんかるろ・じゃんにーに
- Born
- August 1, 1942 (age 84)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Horse
- Origin
- La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Italy
- Occupation
- stage actor / dub actor / film actor / television actor / film director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Cinearti La chioma di Berenice Prize
- David di Donatello for Best Actor
- David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actor
- Targa d'Oro
- 1973 Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
- 1973 Silver Shell for Best Actor
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Giancarlo Giannini born?
Born August 1, 1942 (age 84).
Where is Giancarlo Giannini from?
Giancarlo Giannini is from La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Italy.
What does Giancarlo Giannini do?
Giancarlo Giannini works as stage actor, dub actor, film actor, television actor, film director.
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