Stefano Fresi (born 16 July 1974) is an Italian actor and musician.

Early life and career

Fresi was born on 16 July 1974. In 1997, he left his studies in literature to work in a factory and started theater training. In 2004, he joined the cast of the Italian television series Un medico in famiglia, as a relative of Torello (played by Francesco Salvi). In 2012 he starred in the serial killer thriller Canepazzo. In 2014, he played in the film I Can Quit Whenever I Want and received a nomination for the David di Donatello for best supporting actor.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole(s)Notes
2005Romanzo CriminaleInspector Nicola Scialoja
2008Good Morning HeartacheGiorgio
RiflessoGiobbyShort film
2009L'amore è un giogoAlessandro
2011Escort in LoveClownCameo appearance
2012CanepazzoRebel HenchmanCameo appearance
Viva l'ItaliaSantini
2013Benur: Un gladiatore in affittoCamomilla
2014The Move of the PenguinOmone
I Can Quit Whenever I WantAlberto Petrelli
Ogni maledetto NataleRino / Policeman
2015The Legendary Giulia and Other MiraclesClaudio Felici
The Last Will Be the LastBruno Sebastiani
La prima volta (di mia figlia)Giovanni
Poli oppostiMarco
Finchè c'è vita c'è speranzaAlfioShort film
2016Forever YoungLorenzo
L'età d'oroAlberto
Al posto tuoRocco Fontana
2017I Can Quit Whenever I Want: MasterclassAlberto Petrelli
Pure HeartsDon Luca
Nove lune e mezzaDr. Nicola Pentino
La casa di famigliaOreste Lombardi
I Can Quit Whenever I Want: Ad HonoremAlberto Petrelli
2018SconnessiPalmiro Catenacci
The Man Who Bought the MoonPino
Finchè giudice non ci separiRinaldi
The Legend of the Christmas WitchGiovanni Rovasio / Mr. Johnny
2019Detective per casoBaldelli
C'è tempoStefano
Il grande passoMario Cavalieri
Roma non è un giocoPaoloShort film
The Lion KingPumbaa (voice)Italian voice-over
Don't Stop Me NowRoberto Desideri
Arctic DogsP.B. (voice)Italian voice-over
2020FigliNicola's Friend
The KingdomGiacomo
The One and Only IvanBob (voice)Italian voice-over
2021Breaking Up in RomeUmberto
2022Ritorno al presenteGiuseppe
La donna per meLorenzo
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue RangersPumbaa (voice)Italian voice-over
Everyone on BoardBruno
The Land of DreamsCarl
War: La guerra desiderataMaurizio
2023QuandoStefano
I migliori giorniPaolo Sgarbossa
2024Mufasa: The Lion KingPumbaa (voice)Italian voice-over

Television

YearTitleRole(s)Notes
2004–2007Un medico in famigliaRosalboRecurring role (season 4-5)
2007R.I.S. - Delitti ImperfettiAlberto BeltramiEpisode: "Il vicino di casa"
2009Intelligence – Servizi & segretiSergio VegaMain role
2017In arte NinoTino BuazzelliTelevision movie
2018–presentI delitti del BarLumeGiuseppe BattagliaMain role (season 5-present)
2019The Name of the RoseSalvatoreMain role
2023Vivere non è un gioco da ragazziMarco MolinariLead role
2024KostasKostas CharitosLead role

External links