Background
Born in Rome, the son of actors Ugo Tognazzi and Franca Bettoia, from his youth Tognazzi attended the film sets alongside his father, debuting in a small role in Marco Ferreri"s Don"t Touch the White Woman!.
Born in Rome, the son of actors Ugo Tognazzi and Franca Bettoia, from his youth Tognazzi attended the film sets alongside his father, debuting in a small role in Marco Ferreri"s Don"t Touch the White Woman!.
. After some experiences as an assistant director, he graduated at the Institute of State for cinematography and television "Roberto Rossellini" in Rome. He was also nominated to Nastro d"Argento twice, in 2000 as best actor for Prime luci dell"alba and in 2006 in the supporting actor category for Romanzo Criminale.