Francesco Russo

Francesco Russo (; born 1993) is an Italian actor. He is best known for his roles as Fabrizio in the slasher film A Classic Horror Story and as Bruno Soccavo in the HBO drama television series My Brilliant Friend (2020–2022). He also played Cesare Rossi in the biographical historical drama television series Mussolini: Son of the Century (2025).

Biography Russo was born in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Caserta. His father is a geologist and his mother works for the Local Health Authority. He attended a liceo classico in his hometown. He began acting at the age of five for an amateur theater company. At the age of 19, he moved to Rome to pursue acting professionally, and graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2015 Burning Love Guglielmo 2017 Ugo Malavasi 2019 Tuttapposto Pietro 2021 A Classic Horror Story Fabrizio Freaks Out Clown 2022 Flowing Commesso Ferramenta 2024 Eravamo bambini Cacasotto Parthenope Pippo Filippo 2025 Nicola 2026 Romeo

Television Year Title Role Notes 2014–2016 Rodolfo 40 episodes 2021 Ritoccàti Tobia 7 episodes 2020–2022 My Brilliant Friend Bruno Soccavo 5 episodes 2022 Michele Esposito Television film 2023–2025 Call My Agent - Italia Pierpaolo Puglisi 18 episodes 2025 Mussolini: Son of the Century Cesare Rossi 8 episodes Fantacalcio - La serie Chicco 4 episodes Portobello Studio assistant 2 episodes