Fausto Russo Alesi

Fausto Russo Alesi (born 13 October 1973) is an Italian actor and theatre director.

Biography Born in Palermo, Russo Alesi moved to Milan to study acting, graduating in 1996 from the Paolo Grassi Drama School. He worked for several years at the Piccolo Teatro in Milan, where he was directed by Luca Ronconi in various works.

Parallel to his stage activity, he takes his first steps in the world of cinema: he is noticed by Marco Bellocchio, who engages him for his films Vincere, Blood of My Blood, Sweet Dreams, The Traitor, Exterior Night and Kidnapped.

Selected filmography Film

Year Title Role Notes 2000 Bread and Tulips Car driver 2004 Agata and the Storm TV show guest Miracle in Palermo! Angelo 2006 Secret Journey Car driver 2009 Vincere Riccardo Paicher The Double Hour Bruno 2010 La Passione Pippo 2012 Garibaldi's Lovers Real estate agent Piazza Fontana: The Italian Conspiracy Guido Giannettini 2015 Blood of My Blood Cacciapuoti 2016 Sweet Dreams Simone 2019 The Traitor Giovanni Falcone 2020 The Bad Poet Achille Starace 2022 Exterior Night Francesco Cossiga Nominated – David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actor 2023 Kidnapped Salomone Mortara 2024 Post-production