Fausto Russo Alesi (born 13 October 1973) is an Italian actor and theatre director.

Born in Palermo, Russo Alesi moved to Milan to study acting, graduating in 1996 from the Paolo Grassi Drama School.

He worked for several years at the Piccolo Teatro in Milan, where he was directed by Luca Ronconi in various works.

[1] Parallel to his stage activity, he takes his first steps in the world of cinema: he is noticed by Marco Bellocchio, who engages him for his films Vincere, Blood of My Blood, Sweet Dreams, The Traitor, Exterior Night and Kidnapped.

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