Posters with photos of Michele Placido adorned the rooms of Soviet girls in love with him at the end of the last century, when the legendary series Octopus was released. But few people know that in the biography and career of this actor there are many other significant works and events.
A handsome man, an actor with a unique talent - the biography and personal life of such a person can not be interesting for moviegoers. In Russia, Michele Placido became known after the screening of the movie "Octopus." Girls and women went crazy over him, guys and men tried to imitate him. But who he is in life, what he is fond of, how his career took shape before the release of the film on world screens - this was not just not known, it was not interested. He was the commissar of Corrado Cattani for all.
Biography Michele Placido
The future commissioner Cattani was born in May 1946 in southern Italy. Michele did not speak about his dream - theater - to parents who dreamed of a serious profession for their son, at least technical. And the rules of the monastery school, where the boy received his basic education, did not support the desire for acting.
After undergoing compulsory service in the Italian army, Michele served for several years in the police. Already as an adult, he still decided to try himself in the theatrical path, and entered the theater school. After its successful completion, he got a seat in several theaters at once, was able to provide significant assistance to his family, where in addition to him 8 more children grew up.
Actor's career Michele Placido
Michele Placido is not only a sought-after actor, but also a rather successful director. His talent was hidden for quite some time, but was appreciated shortly after he decided to make his dream a reality, and entered the theater world in 1960. After a few years, he began acting in films. At the moment, his filmography includes more than 40 works. Only the series "Octopus" has three sequels.
The director's path also brought Placido success, as well as the acting one. He made 13 films, many of which received national and international awards. Michele Placido is the recipient of such awards as the Order of Merit for Italy, the Silver Ribbon for helping workers, and the winner of the prize for best directorial work on social topics.
