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My Take
Massimo Popolizio appeals to the part of me that loves serious craft over celebrity. Born in Genoa in 1961, he works across film and television, but what draws me in is his foundation in the theater and his voice work as a dubbing actor. Winning a Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor plus a special award marks him as the kind of performer who can quietly steal a scene. Holding the stage with your body and then carrying a character with your voice alone are two very different skills, and mastering both signals a true technician. I have a real weakness for actors prized by fellow professionals, and he is exactly that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Massimo Popolizio
- Name (Japanese)
- マッシモ・ポポリツィオ
- Reading
- まっしも・ぽぽりつぃお
- Born
- July 4, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Origin
- Genoa, Liguria, Italy
- Occupation
- actor / dub actor / stage actor / television actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Nastro d'Argento Special
- Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor
- Ciak d'oro - best supporting actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Massimo Popolizio born?
Born July 4, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Massimo Popolizio from?
Massimo Popolizio is from Genoa, Liguria, Italy.
What does Massimo Popolizio do?
Massimo Popolizio works as actor, dub actor, stage actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.