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Paola Cortellesi

Bio: Paola Cortellesi (born 24 November 1973) is an eclectic Italian actress, singer, voice actress, film director, and presenter. She began her career in television with the show Macao, presented by Alba Parietti, but eventually reached nationwide popularity as a comic actress in the TV show Mai dire Gol by the Gialappa's Band (2000), which, in particular, showcased her skills at parodying famous people, a genre where she collected some of her most appreciated performances (the latest one being her parody of Milan's mayor Letizia Moratti in the 2010-2011 edition of the popular TV show Zelig)
Born: Sat, Nov 24 1973
Birthplace: Rome, Lazio, Italy
Paola Cortellesi is 50 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of There's Still Tomorrow
There's Still Tomorrow
Paola Cortellesi was
49 in There's Still Tomorrow
as 'Delia'.
Thu, Oct 26 2023
Poster of I cassamortari
I cassamortari
Paola Cortellesi was
48 in I cassamortari
as 'Se stessa (non accreditata)'.
Thu, Mar 24 2022
Poster of Luigi Proietti detto Gigi
Luigi Proietti detto Gigi
Paola Cortellesi was
48 in Luigi Proietti detto Gigi
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 03 2022
Poster of The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins
The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins
Paola Cortellesi was
48 in The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins
as 'Paola'.
Thu, Dec 30 2021
Poster of We Are Cinema
We Are Cinema
Paola Cortellesi was
48 in We Are Cinema
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Dec 16 2021
Poster of Vitti d'arte, Vitti d'amore
Vitti d'arte, Vitti d'amore
Paola Cortellesi was
47 in Vitti d'arte, Vitti d'amore
as 'Sé stassa'.
Wed, Oct 20 2021
Poster of Like a Cat on a Highway 2
Like a Cat on a Highway 2
Paola Cortellesi was
47 in Like a Cat on a Highway 2
as 'Monica'.
Sat, Aug 14 2021
Poster of Nilde Iotti, il tempo delle donne
Nilde Iotti, il tempo delle donne
Paola Cortellesi was
46 in Nilde Iotti, il tempo delle donne
as 'Herself'.
Mon, Nov 09 2020
Poster of Kidz
Kidz
Paola Cortellesi was
46 in Kidz
as 'Sara'.
Thu, Jan 23 2020
Poster of Don't Stop Me Now
Don't Stop Me Now
Paola Cortellesi was
45 in Don't Stop Me Now
as 'Giovanna'.
Thu, Apr 18 2019
Poster of Detective per caso
Detective per caso
Paola Cortellesi was
45 in Detective per caso
as 'Ispettore Maria Bellamore'.
Mon, Mar 18 2019
Poster of The Legend of the Christmas Witch
The Legend of the Christmas Witch
Paola Cortellesi was
45 in The Legend of the Christmas Witch
as 'Paola'.
Thu, Dec 27 2018
Poster of Like a Cat on a Highway
Like a Cat on a Highway
Paola Cortellesi was
44 in Like a Cat on a Highway
as 'Monica'.
Thu, Dec 28 2017
Poster of Mom or Dad?
Mom or Dad?
Paola Cortellesi was
43 in Mom or Dad?
as 'Valeria'.
Tue, Feb 14 2017
Poster of Something New
Something New
Paola Cortellesi was
42 in Something New
as 'Lucia'.
Thu, Oct 13 2016
Poster of Callas
Callas
Paola Cortellesi was
42 in Callas
as 'Maria Callas'.
Fri, Dec 04 2015
Poster of Animeland: Racconti tra manga, anime e cosplay
Animeland: Racconti tra manga, anime e cosplay
Paola Cortellesi was
41 in Animeland: Racconti tra manga, anime e cosplay
as 'Herself'.
Sun, Nov 15 2015
Poster of The Last Will Be the Last
The Last Will Be the Last
Paola Cortellesi was
41 in The Last Will Be the Last
as 'Luciana Colacci'.
Thu, Nov 12 2015
Poster of Wondrous Boccaccio
Wondrous Boccaccio
Paola Cortellesi was
41 in Wondrous Boccaccio
as 'Badessa Usimbalda'.
Thu, Feb 26 2015
Poster of Do You See Me?
Do You See Me?
Paola Cortellesi was
40 in Do You See Me?
as 'Serena Bruno'.
Thu, Nov 20 2014
Poster of Sotto una buona stella
Sotto una buona stella
Paola Cortellesi was
40 in Sotto una buona stella
as 'Luisa Tombolini'.
Thu, Feb 13 2014
Poster of A Boss in the Living Room
A Boss in the Living Room
Paola Cortellesi was
40 in A Boss in the Living Room
as 'Cristina D'Avola/Carmela Cimmaruta'.
Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Escort in Love
Escort in Love
Paola Cortellesi was
37 in Escort in Love
as 'Alice'.
Fri, Mar 18 2011
Poster of Women Vs Men
Women Vs Men
Paola Cortellesi was
37 in Women Vs Men
as 'Chiara'.
Fri, Feb 04 2011
Poster of Some Say No
Some Say No
Paola Cortellesi was
37 in Some Say No
as 'Irma'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Men Vs Women
Men Vs Women
Paola Cortellesi was
36 in Men Vs Women
as 'Chiara'.
Wed, Oct 27 2010
Poster of La fisica dell'acqua
La fisica dell'acqua
Paola Cortellesi was
36 in La fisica dell'acqua
as 'Giulia'.
Fri, Apr 30 2010
Poster of The Ladies Get Their Say
The Ladies Get Their Say
Paola Cortellesi was
35 in The Ladies Get Their Say
as 'Sofia'.
Fri, Mar 06 2009
Poster of Piano, Solo
Piano, Solo
Paola Cortellesi was
33 in Piano, Solo
as 'Baba'.
Fri, Sep 21 2007
Poster of Non prendere impegni stasera
Non prendere impegni stasera
Paola Cortellesi was
33 in Non prendere impegni stasera
as 'Cinzia'.
Fri, Jun 15 2007
Poster of Maria Montessori: una vita per i bambini
Maria Montessori: una vita per i bambini
Paola Cortellesi was
33 in Maria Montessori: una vita per i bambini
as 'Maria Montessori'.
Mon, May 28 2007
Poster of The last will be the last
The last will be the last
Paola Cortellesi was
31 in The last will be the last
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Tu la conosci Claudia?
Tu la conosci Claudia?
Paola Cortellesi was
31 in Tu la conosci Claudia?
as 'Claudia'.
Wed, Dec 15 2004
Poster of Natale a casa Deejay - A Christmas Carol
Natale a casa Deejay - A Christmas Carol
Paola Cortellesi was
31 in Natale a casa Deejay - A Christmas Carol
Thu, Dec 02 2004
Poster of Il posto dell'anima
Il posto dell'anima
Paola Cortellesi was
29 in Il posto dell'anima
as 'Nina'.
Fri, May 30 2003
Poster of Bell'amico
Bell'amico
Paola Cortellesi was
29 in Bell'amico
as 'Damiana'.
Fri, May 16 2003
Poster of Past Perfect
Past Perfect
Paola Cortellesi was
29 in Past Perfect
as 'Claudia'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of A cavallo della tigre
A cavallo della tigre
Paola Cortellesi was
28 in A cavallo della tigre
as 'Antonella'.
Fri, Nov 08 2002
Poster of Un altr'anno e poi cresco
Un altr'anno e poi cresco
Paola Cortellesi was
27 in Un altr'anno e poi cresco
as 'Alessia'.
Fri, Jul 06 2001
Poster of If I Were You
If I Were You
Paola Cortellesi was
27 in If I Were You
as 'Caterina'.
Fri, May 25 2001
Poster of Amarsi può darsi
Amarsi può darsi
Paola Cortellesi was
27 in Amarsi può darsi
as 'Rita'.
Thu, Mar 01 2001
Poster of Ask Me If I'm Happy
Ask Me If I'm Happy
Paola Cortellesi was
27 in Ask Me If I'm Happy
as 'Dalia'.
Fri, Dec 15 2000

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of GialappaShow
GialappaShow
Paola Cortellesi was
49+ in GialappaShow
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 21 2023
Poster of Call My Agent - Italia
Call My Agent - Italia
Paola Cortellesi was
49+ in Call My Agent - Italia
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 20 2023
Poster of Dinner Club
Dinner Club
Paola Cortellesi was
47+ in Dinner Club
as 'Paola Cortellesi'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 2021
Poster of Petra
Petra
Paola Cortellesi was
47+ in Petra
as 'l'ispettrice Petra Delicato'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 2020
Poster of Longlasting Youth
Longlasting Youth
Paola Cortellesi was
37+ in Longlasting Youth
as 'Nora'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 13 2010
Poster of Tutti pazzi per amore
Tutti pazzi per amore
Paola Cortellesi was
35+ in Tutti pazzi per amore
as 'Angelica, la voce del paradiso'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 07 2008
Poster of Mai dire domenica
Mai dire domenica
Paola Cortellesi was
28+ in Mai dire domenica
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 27 2002
Poster of Mai dire grande fratello
Mai dire grande fratello
Paola Cortellesi was
26+ in Mai dire grande fratello
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 2000
Poster of Zelig
Zelig
Paola Cortellesi was
23+ in Zelig
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 05 1997
Poster of Mai dire gol
Mai dire gol
Paola Cortellesi was
16+ in Mai dire gol
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 1990
Poster of Sanremo Music Festival
Sanremo Music Festival
Paola Cortellesi was
0+ in Sanremo Music Festival
as 'Self - Special Guest, Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 29 1951