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Luca Zingaretti is an Italian actor and film director who was born in Rome on November 11, 1961. He gained notoriety for his captivating performance as Commissario Salvo Montalbano in the Inspector Montalbano mystery series, which was adapted from the character and novels of Andrea Camilleri.
Early Life and Career
Zingaretti is the older brother of politician Nicola Zingaretti, and his ancestry is in Rome. Zingaretti, whose mother is Jewish, had a distinct career path when he joined the Rimini Football Club at the age of 17. But after a few months, he decided to give up on his football career due to his love of the arts and enroll in Silvio D’Amico’s National Academy of Dramatic Art.
Graduating in 1984, Zingaretti commenced his theatrical journey, collaborating with director Luca Ronconi in diverse productions, including Chekhov’s “Three Sisters,” Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus,” and Martin Sherman’s “Bent”
Career
Zingaretti made his cinematic debut in 1987 with a minor role in “Gli occhiali d’oro” (“The Gold-Rimmed Glasses”) directed by Giuliano Montaldo. His television debut followed the same year in “Il Giudice Istruttore” (“The Investigating Magistrate),” directed by Florestano Vancini and Gianluigi Calderone.
Critical acclaim came with his intense performance as “Ottorino” in Marco Risi’s 1994 film “Il branco” (“The Wolf Pack”). Notable roles in films like “Vite strozzate” (“Strangled Lives”) alongside Sabrina Ferilli and “Noi Credevamo” directed by Mario Martone showcased Zingaretti’s versatility.
Nonetheless, Zingaretti’s portrayal of Commissario Salvo Montalbano in the series of the same name brought him widespread recognition. From its premiere in 1999 until the present, the series has been incredibly successful on European TV networks, such as RAI One and SBS in Australia.
Zingaretti began his filmmaking career after leaving the theater, adapting and directing the play “La Sirena” in 2008. In that same year, he was divorced from writer and journalist Margherita D’Amico, his first wife, and started dating actress Luisa Ranieri. The pair, who are parents to two girls, tied the knot in Sicily’s Donnafugata castle in 2012.
Zingaretti’s career thrived with further Montalbano films, theatrical performances, and notable film roles. His contributions include works like “Immaturi – Il viaggio,” “Asterix & Obelix in the service of His Majesty,” and “Paolo Borsellino – I 57 giorni.”
Who is Luca Zingaretti’s First Wife?
Zingaretti maintained his prominence well into the 2010s with TV miniseries like “Il giudice Meschino,” movies like “Perez” and “Maldamore,” and TV series.
Margherita D’Amici is the first wife of Luca Zingaretti. They got married on June 23, 1997.
