Anecdotes

Called his son Giordano, like his character's surname in Un posto al sole (1996) .

Started to act in Naples in a cabaret group called "Il criticone", with his friends Francesco Paolantoni and Mario Porfito.

Started his career in the cinema as a stunt-man.

Has two sons, Giordano (b. 2002) and Tommaso (b. 2004), from his second wife, Maria Francesca Villani.