Alessandro Gassman

Infobox actor


name = Alessandro Gassman
birthdate = birth date and age|1965|2|24
birthplace = Rome, Italy
spouse = Sabrina Knaflitz (1998-)

Alessandro Gassman (born February 24, 1965) is an Italian actor.

Born in Rome, he is the son of actors Vittorio Gassman and Juliette Maynel. He debuted at 17 in "Di padre in figlio", written and directed by his father, and later studied in the Teathre Workshop of Florence. Among his theatrical activity, he was noted for his playing in Pier Paolo Pasolini's "Affabulazione" (1984).

In 1993 he began a series of collaboration with Gianmarco Tognazzi with popular movies like "Uomini senza donne", "Facciamo festa", "Teste di cocco" and "Lovest", and as dubbers and theatre actors as well. In 1997 he imposed internationally with Ferzan Ozpetek's "Hamam".

He was subsequently chosen by Yves Saint Laurent as testimonial for his parfum "Opium", and issued a sexy calendar for the Italian magazine "Max". As an actor, he worked for several TV miniseries and, in France, in the action movie "Transporter 2", produced by Luc Besson. In 2006, Gassman appeared in the comedy "Non prendere impegni stasera".

Gassman is reportedly height|m=1.93 tall.

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