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Kim Rossi Stuart

Kim Rossi Stuart was born in Rome. His father, Giacomo, was also an actor. His mother was a former top model.

He began acting at the age of 5. He studied theater and in 1986 began acting regularly, expecially on TV productions like Fantaghirò and for the cinema with a small role in The Name of the Rose. He reached popularity with Il Ragazzo dal Kimono d'oro and in the film Poliziotti ("Policemen"). After this commercial film he began to act only in quality films, like Senza pelle, where his role, a man with psychological problems, was appreciated by critics. Then he acted with director Antonioni in Al di là delle nuvole, and in an international production TV fiction Il rosso e nero.

Trivia

* He speaks English, French and Italian.
* Has three sisters: Ombretta, Valentina and Loretta.
* Left his parent's home at age 14 and also left school to start his career as an actor.
* He is a good swimmer.
* Rossi Stuart was engaged to actress Veronica Logan.
* Favourite writers are Dostoevsky and Chekov.
* Favourite music composers are Bach and Beethoven.
* He plays trumpet.

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