Biographie
Nino Frassica, born Antonio Frassica, is a comedian, actor, host, and TV personality who made his TV debut alongside Renzo Arbore in cult shows such as "Quelli della notte" and "Indietro tutta." He went on to feature in numerous other television programs including "Fantastico," "Domenica In," "Scommettiamo che?," "Uno due tre stella," "Stracult," "Dopo fiction," "Adrian," "Amici," and became a prominent figure on "Che tempo che fa." Concurrently, he appeared in numerous films and TV movies on both big and small screens. Following his cinematic debut in "Il Bi e il Ba," he took part in a wide range of films, including international productions like "Mortacci," "Vacanze di Natale," "Miracolo italiano," "L'abbuffata," "Baaria," "Somewhere," "The Tourist," "La scomparsa di Patò," "Workers," "Sei mai stata sulla luna," "Un milione di giorni," "Non è un paese per giovani," "Natale a Londra - Dio salvi la Regina," "Genitori vs influencer," "Improvvisamente Natale," and "L'estate più calda." His television credits also include series such as "SPQR," "Don Matteo" where he played the iconic Officer Cecchini, "La crociera," "Il destino ha quattro zampe," "Nati ieri," "Butta la luna," "L'ultimo padrino," "Donne," "Complimenti per la connessione," "La mafia uccide solo d'estate," and "Fratelli Caputo." His versatile career spans radio, theater, advertising, and writing. In 1986, he authored the bestseller "Sani Gesualdi," followed by "Il Terzesimo Libro di Sani Gesualdi," "Il manovale del bravo presentatore," and "Come diventare maghi in 15 minuti." Later works include "La mia autobiografia 70% vera, 80% falsa" (2014), "Novella Bella" (2018), and "Paola. Una storia vera" (2022).