Born on March 15, 1986 in Turin – Italy – Andrea Zirio is a talented and versatile actor. He has lived in the United States and speaks excellent english. He works in theater, where he plays throughout Europe, and also in national and international film productions. Andrea Zirio is known for his roles in the films “Ulysses – A Dark Odyssey” (2016) alongside Danny Glover and Udo Kier, “Richard the Lionheart” (2013), “Richard the Lionheart: Rebellion” (2014) alongside Malcm McDowell, “L’uomo col cappello” (2013), “Lost in Florence” (2015) alongside Brett Dalton and “Venuto al mondo” (2012) alongside Penelope Cruz.
° Winner of the press award “BEST YOUNG ACTOR” at Theater der Stadt, Theaterfest Greiz – Berlin.
° Winner of “BEST ACTOR” at the Beverly Hills Film Festival 2014 for his role in the film “I see monsters”, also winner of “Best Foreign Film”.
SCHOOLS
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THE LEE STRASBERG THEATRE E FILM INSTITUTE NEW YORK- Master Class with Anna Strasberg
THE SANFORD MEISNER CENTER LOS ANGELES – Intensive Program with Martin Barter and Ranjiv Perera
THE IVANA CHUBBUCK STUDIO LOS ANGELES – Advanced Class with Chris Holder
Acting school GABRIELE ACCOMAZZO on Stanislavskj-Strasberg Method with Marco Viecca – Lifetime Member of the Actor Center of Rome by Michael Margotta
CINEMA
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2017 – “Walking to Paris” by Peter Greenaway, in the role of Raper
2017 – “Tu mi nascondi qualcosa” by Beppe Loconsole, in the role of Ezio
2016 – “Ulysses – A Dark Odyssey” by Federico Alotto, in the leading role of Ulysses
2016 – “The Spirit Chaser” by Federico Alotto, in the role of Nazi Boy
2015 – “Lost in Florence” by Evan Oppenheimer, in the role of Ismaele
2014 – “Press” by Paolo Bertino and Alessandro Isetta, in the role of Gioele
2014 – “Richard the Lionheart – Rebellion” by Stefano Milla, in the leading role of Henry the Young
2013 – “Richard the Lionheart” by Stefano Milla, in the leading role of Henry the Young
2012 – “L’uomo col cappello” by Federico Alotto, in the leading role of Branda
2012 – “Venuto al mondo” by Sergio Castellitto, in the role of UN Sodier
2012 – “Evil Things – Cose Cattive” by Simone Gandolfo, in the role of Dude 1
2010 – “Il Gioiellino” by Andrea Molaioli, in the role of the Secretary
2008 – “The double hour – La doppia ora” by Giuseppe Capotondi, in the role of Robber 2
2008 – “Questo piccolo grande amore” by Riccardo Donna, in the role of Column Soldier
TV SERIES
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2017 – “Sport Crime” by Daniela Scalia and Luca Tramontin, in the leading role of Andrea Laurich
2013 – “I Segreti di Borgo Larici” by Alessandro Capone, in the leading episode role of Gabriele Lupo
2013 – “Provaci ancora Prof! 5” by Tiziana Aristarco, in the leading episode role of Bruno Lorenzi
2012 – “La Farfalla Granata” by Paolo Poeti, in the leading role of Gastone Bean
2012 – “Una Ferrari per due” by Fabrizio Costa, in the role of Manager Quadro I
2012 – “Casa e bottega” by Luca Ribuoli, in the role of Piazzista
2012 – “Cenerentola” by Carlo Verdone, in the role of Major-Domo
2010 – “Fare gli italiani” by Lumiq Atudios, in the role of Palermo Count
2008 – “La bella società” by Gianpaolo Cugno, in the role of Party Boy
SHORTS
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2013 – “I see monsters – Io vedo i mostri” by Federico Alotto, in the leading role of Bad Brother
2011 – “Pericolo verticale” by Simone Gandolfo, in the role of the lover
2011 – “Sono qui” by Alberto Martin, leading role
2010 – “L’erotomane” by Andrea Zirio, leading role – 2° Ranked 50h Film Festival
2008 – “La violenza ci unisce” by Antonio Falbo, leading role
2008 – “Essere A” by Giorgio Alloatti, leading role
THEATER
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2013 – “Palace of the End” written by Judith Thompson, directed by Vanina Bianco, in the leading role of David Kelly
2013 – “Vineta” written by Jura Soyfer, directed by Marco Viecca, in the role of Senatore Gaio
2011 – “Fuga di un rospo” written by Lia Tomatis, directed by Riccardo De Leo, in the role of P1
2012 – “Il buon giudice” written by Léo Marchand, directed by Riccardo De Leo, in the role of Judge Cedrìc
2011 – “Delitto in manicomio” written by Léo Marchand, directed by Giovanni Mancaruso, in the role of Dott. Blandin
2011 – “La torre di pietra” written by R. Turghain, directed by Riccardo De Leo, in the role of Wilkins
2011 – “Vendetta crudele ” written by R. Turghain, directed by Vanina Bianco, in the role of Osippo
2011 – “Verso la morte” written by Alfred Savoir and Léo Marchand, directed by Andrea Zirio, in the role of Jean
2011 – “Volere è potere” directed by Giovanni Mancaruso, in the role of Michele Lessona
2011 – “Franz Kafka” directed by Raffaella Caruso, in the leading role of Kafka
2010 – “Paracelso” written by Arthur Schnitzler, directed by Marco Viecca, in the role of Cyprian
2010 – “La vera storia di Ah Q” written by Christoph Hein, directed by Marco Viecca, in the role of Wang
2010 – “Mogli coi calzoni e mariti ginocchioni”, directed by Thomas Tinker, in the role of Jaquinot
2010 – “La Scoperta dell’Orizzonte” directed by Marco Viecca,in the role of Jesuit
2009 – “Cortocircuiti” written and directed by Valentina Veratrini, in the role of Cess
2008 – “Labirinti” directed by Letizia Leardini and Andrea Cangeri, in the role of Asterione
2007 – “La Fine del Mondo” written by Jura Soyfer, directed by Marco Viecca, in the role of Fuehrer
WORKSHOPS
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2012 “Action Lab” di recitazione cinematografica diretto da Sergio Rubini
2010 “Vocal Work” directed by Ulla Alasjärvi – Mobile Action Artists’ Foundation
2009 “Workshop sulla potenza del sogno nella recitazione” directed by Marco Viecca
2008 “Il teatro di Brecht” directed by Tobias Sosinka
2008 “Commedia dell’Arte” directed by Valentina Veratrini
2007 “Teatro greco” directed by Adriana Innocenti and Piero Nuti