Diego Abatantuono
ActingAbout Diego Abatantuono
Abatantuono was born in Milan to a father of Apulian origin and a mother from Como. The latter worked as wardrober in a Milanese jazz and later cabaret club, Derby, whose owner was Abatantuono's uncle. He started to work at Derby first in lighting, then as artistic director and later as an actor.
Diego Abatantuono Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Diego Abatantuono reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Diego Abatantuono's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Diego Abatantuono's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains We Are Cinema, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Diego Abatantuono Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Diego Abatantuono's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Diego Abatantuono has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Life Is Life | Giacomo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Make a Wish | Ettore | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Last Week of September | Pietro Rinaldi | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Mostruosamente Villaggio | Sé stesso | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | C'era una volta il Derby Club | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Amazing - Fabio de Luigi | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Enzo Jannacci - Vengo anch'io | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | We Are Cinema | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Doctor on Call | Pierfrancesco Mai | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | When Mom Is Away... With the Family | Babbo Natale | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Volare | Mario | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | My Big Gay Italian Wedding | Roberto | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mister Happiness | Guglielmo Gioia | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | I babysitter | Gianni Porini | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Belli di papà | Vincenzo Liuzzi | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Worst Christmas of My Life | Alberto | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Area paradiso | Furio | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Happy Family | Marta's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Friends At The Margherita Café | Al | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | A Dinner for Them to Meet | Sandro | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Christmas Rematch | Franco Mattioli | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | I'm Not Scared | Sergio | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Momo | Mastro Hora (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Our Tropical Island | Alberto Brogini | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Unfair Competition | Umberto Melchiorri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Metronotte | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Best Man | Angelo Beliossi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Nirvana | Solo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Camere da letto | Dario | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Viva San Isidro! | Padre Pedro | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Il toro | Franco Montagner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Here Comes the Storm | Damiano Fortezza | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Puerto Escondido | Mario Tozzi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mediterraneo | Sgt. Nicola Lo Russo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Turné | Dario Nigri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Marrakech Express | Ponchia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | I cammelli | Camillo | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Strana la vita | Dario | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Last Minute | Duccio Venturi | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Boy from Calabria | Nicola Sileca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Christmas Present | Franco Mattioli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Arrivano i miei | Julio Navarro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Attila Scourge of God | Aldarico/Attila | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Grand Hotel Excelsior | Il mago di Segrate | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Eccezzziunale... veramente | Donato Cavallo/Franco Alfano/Felice "Tirzan" | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | I Fichissimi | Felice | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Tango of Jealousy | Diego | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Fantozzi Against the Wind | Cecco, il nipote del fornaio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | In the Pope's Eye | Don Gabriele | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Young, Violent, Dangerous | Lucio | Average | Similar → |
Diego Abatantuono - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Diego Abatantuono?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Diego Abatantuono is "We Are Cinema" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Diego Abatantuono acted in?
Diego Abatantuono has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Diego Abatantuono?
Other notable films include "Mediterraneo", "Marrakech Express", and "Christmas Present".