Salvatore Cascio
| Name | Salvatore Cascio |
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| Birth date | November 8, 1979 |
| Birth place | Palazzo Adriano, Sicily, Italy |
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| Occupation | Actor |
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| Notable works | Cinema Paradiso |
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Salvatore Cascio (born November 8, 1979) is an Italian actor best known for his role as the young Salvatore "Toto" Di Vita in the critically acclaimed film Cinema Paradiso. His performance in the film earned him international recognition and several awards.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Salvatore Cascio was born in Palazzo Adriano, a small town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. From a young age, he showed an interest in acting and was cast in Cinema Paradiso at the age of nine.
Career[edit | edit source]
Breakthrough Role[edit | edit source]
Cascio's breakthrough role came in 1988 when he was cast as the young Salvatore "Toto" Di Vita in Cinema Paradiso, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. The film is a nostalgic look at the power of cinema and its impact on a young boy's life in a small Sicilian village. Cascio's performance was widely praised for its charm and authenticity.
Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]
For his role in Cinema Paradiso, Cascio received several awards, including the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and the David di Donatello Special Award. The film itself won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1990.
Later Career[edit | edit source]
After the success of Cinema Paradiso, Cascio appeared in several other films, including C'era un castello con 40 cani (1990) and Jackpot (1992). However, he did not achieve the same level of fame as he did with his debut role.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Cascio has largely stayed out of the public eye in recent years. He has occasionally appeared at film festivals and events celebrating Cinema Paradiso.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Salvatore Cascio's performance in Cinema Paradiso remains a beloved part of film history. The film is often cited as one of the greatest films about cinema itself, and Cascio's portrayal of Toto is central to its enduring appeal.
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