Paola Tiziana Cruciani (born 29 May 1958) is an Italian actress, comedian and playwright.

Born in Rome, Cruciani studied acting at the "Laboratorio Teatrale", a theatre workshop directed by Gigi Proietti, graduating in 1981.

[1] Between 1981 and 1984 she was a member of the comedy ensemble "La Zavorra", with whom she took part in several television variety shows.

[2] In 1984, Cruciani began working on stage as a playwright, actress and director, and in the same year made her film debut in Francesco Laudadio's Fatto su misura.

[2] In 1999, she was nominated for a David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress thanks to her performance in Virzì's Kisses and Hugs.