Corrado Guzzanti

Corrado Guzzanti (born 17 May 1965) is an Italian satirical actor, director, screenwriter, comedian and impersonator. He has become famous both for his impersonations of Italian personalities (politicians, journalists, entertainment and television celebrities), and for playing his own characters inspired by contemporary society. He is the director of the film Fascisti su Marte (Fascists on Mars, 2006). In 2010 he received the "Forte dei Marmi Political Satire Award". He has been described as a genius of satirical comedy, "the most interesting satirical author and actor today", and "among the comedians best loved by the Italian public". Biography Early life and education Born in Rome, he is the son of journalist and Senator Paolo Guzzanti, great-nephew of former Minister of Health Elio Guzzanti, and brother of Sabina and Caterina, both also satirical actresses and occasional collaborators. He is an atheist.