Giuseppe Battiston

Biography

Giuseppe Battiston (22 July 1968) is an Italian film, TV, and stage actor, director, writer, and producer. Born in Udine, he graduated from the Paolo Grassi School of Dramatic Arts in Milan. He is the winner of 3 David di Donatello awards. He is perhaps best known to worldwide audiences for Pinocchio (2022) on Disney + where he played Stromboli. His most notable films are Perfect Strangers (2016), Bread & Tulips (2000), La Passione (2010). Giuseppe made his directorial debit with Io Vivo Altrove! (2023) Giuseppe, or Beppe Battiston as he is sometimes credited, has frequently collaborated with directors Silvio Soldini, Carlo Mazzacurati, and Antonio Padovan. On screen he plays the title character of Stucky, a Treviso detective.

Known For

Perfect Strangers

as Peppe

Ask Me If I'm Happy

as Beppe, the thief

Pinocchio

as Stromboli

The Tiger and the Snow

as Ermanno

Just Believe

as Marco Cilio

Bread and Tulips

as Costantino Maria Caponangeli

Three Perfect Daughters

as Sergio

Bar Sport

as Onassis, il barista

Amore, bugie e calcetto

as Mina

We Can Do That

as Dr. Federico Furlan