Michele Placido

Biography

Michele Placido was born on May 19, 1946 in Ascoli Satriano, Puglia, Italy. He began his career on stage before gaining mainstream attention through film roles alongside notable directors like Mario Monicelli and Marco Bellocchio. Placido is known for his iconic portrayal of police inspector Corrado Cattani in the crime drama television series La piovra, and has received numerous awards for his performances and directorial work, including multiple Golden Lion nominations at the Venice Film Festival.