BIO

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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