Luigi Maria Burruano (20 October 1948 – 10 September 2017 in Palermo) was an Italian film, stage and television actor.

He began his career in Sicilian-language cabaret and theatre before turning his attention to films.

Born in Palermo, the son of a doctor, Burruano made his acting debut in a local amateur company.

[1] In 2001 he was nominated for Nastro d'Argento for best supporting actor thanks to his performance in Marco Tullio Giordana's One Hundred Steps.

[2] For his performance in The Return of Cagliostro and in Break Free he received a special mention from the Pasinetti Award jury at the 2003 Venice Film Festival.