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Michele Soavi

Directing Born Jul 3, 1957 Milan, Lombardy, Italy 102 credits
102
Total Credits
1975–2026
52 Years Career Span
37
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Michele Soavi is an Italian filmmaker born on July 3, 1957, in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. He is known for directing and has 70 known credits. Soavi is also known as Michael Soavi. He is a male filmmaker with a focus on directing. His content score is 100. Soavi is 69 years old. He is best known for his work in the horror film genre.

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Career

Career overview

Michele Soavi is an Italian filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the horror film genre, having worked alongside directors like Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci. Soavi has a total of 70 known credits to his name.

Michele Soavi was born on July 3, 1957, in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. He is a male director who has gained recognition for his work in the film industry. Soavi's work is primarily focused on directing, and he has established himself as a notable figure in the horror film genre.

Soavi's career is highlighted by his collaborations with prominent horror film directors. His work has been recognized and documented, with a comprehensive overview of his credits available. With a content score of 100, Soavi's profile is considered to be well-represented and up-to-date. As a director, Soavi has made a significant contribution to the film industry, particularly in the horror genre, and his work continues to be acknowledged and appreciated by audiences and critics alike.

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Career timeline

L'invisibile - La Cattura di Matteo Messina Denaro · CreatorLe libere donne · Director
The Dark Fantastic
Dario Argento: PanicoShoot Me: The Real Story of the Italian Texas Gladiators
Dream Time
Blanca · DirectorMakari · DirectorInferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess
La guerra è finita · DirectorLa guerra è finita · Creator
While I Was Away · DirectorFulci for FakeErinnerungen an Lucio Fulci
Rocco Chinnici: May Your Kiss Lie Lightly On My Head · DirectorThe Legend Of The Christmas Witch · DirectorDogman's Rabies: Underdog · ThanksAquarius Visionarius - Il cinema di Michele Soavi
Il mistero della cattedraleOmega Rising: Remembering Joe D'Amato
Rocco Schiavone · DirectorFantastiCozzi
Adriano Olivetti · DirectorAdriano Olivetti · TeleplayAdriano Olivetti - La forza di un sogno · DirectorAdriano Olivetti - La forza di un sogno · Teleplay
Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1Blood Of The Losers · DirectorBlood Of The Losers · Writers' Assistant
Nassiryia - Per non dimenticare · DirectorNassiryia - Per non dimenticare · TeleplayMilan – Palermo: The ReturnHanging Shadows
Political Target · TeleplayPolitical Target · DirectorPolitical Target · DirectorThe Goodbye Kiss · DirectorThe Goodbye Kiss · Story
The Brothers Grimm · Second Unit Director
Ultima Pallottola · DirectorL'ultima Pallottola · Director
Francesco · Director
White Uno · TeleplayWhite Uno · DirectorUno Bianca · DirectorUno Bianca · WriterUno Bianca · Idea
Cemetery ManCemetery Man · DirectorCemetery Man · Producer
Dario Argento: Master of HorrorThe SectThe Sect · DirectorThe Sect · WriterReturn from Death: Frankenstein 2000 · Writer
The Mask of Satan
The ChurchThe Church · DirectorThe Church · ScreenplaySabbathThe Black Cat
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen · Second Unit Director
OperaOpera · Second Unit DirectorStage FrightStage Fright · Director
PhenomenaPhenomena · First Assistant DirectorDemonsDemons · Assistant DirectorDario Argento's World of Horror · Director
Blastfighter
Raiders of Atlantis2020 Texas Gladiators · Assistant DirectorEndgameEndgame · Second UnitA Blade in the Dark
Caligula: The Untold StoryCaligula: The Untold Story · WriterThe New York RipperTenebreTenebre · Second Assistant Director
AbsurdAbsurd · Assistant Director
City of the Living DeadAlien 2: On EarthMen or Not MenDay of the Cobra

Full Filmography

102 titles
  • L'invisibile - La Cattura di Matteo Messina Denaro (2026) Creator
  • Le libere donne (2026) Director
  • The Dark Fantastic (2025) as Self
  • Dario Argento: Panico (2024) as Self
  • Shoot Me: The Real Story of the Italian Texas Gladiators (2024) as self
  • Dream Time (2023) as Sé stesso
  • Blanca (2021) Director
  • Makari (2021) Director
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  • Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess (2021) as Self
  • La guerra è finita (2020) Director
  • La guerra è finita (2020) Creator
  • While I Was Away (2019) Director
  • Fulci for Fake (2019) as Self
  • Erinnerungen an Lucio Fulci (2019) as Self
  • Rocco Chinnici: May Your Kiss Lie Lightly On My Head (2018) Director
  • The Legend Of The Christmas Witch (2018) Director
  • Dogman's Rabies: Underdog (2018) Thanks
  • Aquarius Visionarius - Il cinema di Michele Soavi (2018) as Self
  • Il mistero della cattedrale (2017) as self
  • Omega Rising: Remembering Joe D'Amato (2017) as Self
  • Rocco Schiavone (2016) Director
  • FantastiCozzi (2016) as (archive footage)
  • Adriano Olivetti (2013) Director
  • Adriano Olivetti (2013) Teleplay
  • Adriano Olivetti - La forza di un sogno (2013) Director
  • Adriano Olivetti - La forza di un sogno (2013) Teleplay
  • Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1 (2008) as Self
  • Blood Of The Losers (2008) Director
  • Blood Of The Losers (2008) Writers' Assistant
  • Nassiryia - Per non dimenticare (2007) Director
  • Nassiryia - Per non dimenticare (2007) Teleplay
  • Milan – Palermo: The Return (2007) as Shotgun Hitman
  • Hanging Shadows (2007) as Self
  • Political Target (2006) Teleplay
  • Political Target (2006) Director
  • Political Target (2006) Director
  • The Goodbye Kiss (2006) Director
  • The Goodbye Kiss (2006) Story
  • The Goodbye Kiss (2006) Screenplay
  • Death Is Beautiful: Michele Soavi Directs Dellamorte Dellamore (2006) as Self
  • The Brothers Grimm (2005) Second Unit Director
  • Ultima Pallottola (2003) Director
  • L'ultima Pallottola (2003) Director
  • Francesco (2002) Director
  • White Uno (2001) Teleplay
  • White Uno (2001) Director
  • Uno Bianca (2001) Director
  • Uno Bianca (2001) Writer
  • Uno Bianca (2001) Idea
  • Uno Bianca (2001) Story
  • Uno Bianca (2001) Script
  • Uno Bianca (2001) Screenplay
  • Il testimone (2001) Director
  • Il testimone (2001) Writer
  • Cemetery Man (1994) as Man in City Square (uncredited)
  • Cemetery Man (1994) Director
  • Cemetery Man (1994) Producer
  • Dario Argento: Master of Horror (1991) as Self
  • The Sect (1991) as Magician on TV (uncredited)
  • The Sect (1991) Director
  • The Sect (1991) Writer
  • Return from Death: Frankenstein 2000 (1991) Writer
  • The Mask of Satan (1990) as Bebo
  • The Church (1989) as 1st Policeman at Lisa's House
  • The Church (1989) Director
  • The Church (1989) Screenplay
  • Sabbath (1989) as Bebo
  • The Black Cat (1989) as Carl - film director (uncredited)
  • The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) Second Unit Director
  • Opera (1987) as Inspector Daniele Soave (uncredited)
  • Opera (1987) Second Unit Director
  • Stage Fright (1987) as Young Cop (uncredited)
  • Stage Fright (1987) Director
  • Phenomena (1985) as Kurt, Geiger's Assistant
  • Phenomena (1985) First Assistant Director
  • Demons (1985) as Man in Black / Jerry
  • Demons (1985) Assistant Director
  • Dario Argento's World of Horror (1985) Director
  • Dario Argento's World of Horror (1985) Writer
  • Blastfighter (1984) as Pete
  • Raiders of Atlantis (1983) as James
  • 2020 Texas Gladiators (1983) Assistant Director
  • Endgame (1983) as Gold Carrier
  • Endgame (1983) Second Unit
  • A Blade in the Dark (1983) as Tony Rendina
  • A Blade in the Dark (1983) Assistant Director
  • Caligula: The Untold Story (1982) as Domitius
  • Caligula: The Untold Story (1982) Writer
  • The New York Ripper (1982) as Newspaper Buyer (uncredited)
  • Tenebre (1982) as Maria's Boyfriend / Man with Girl on Beach (uncredited)
  • Tenebre (1982) Second Assistant Director
  • Absurd (1981) as Biker (uncredited)
  • Absurd (1981) Assistant Director
  • City of the Living Dead (1980) as Tommy Fisher
  • Alien 2: On Earth (1980) as Burt
  • Men or Not Men (1980)
  • Day of the Cobra (1980) as Leo Kandinsky (uncredited)
  • Bambulè (1979) Co-Director
  • Figlio delle stelle (1979) Assistant Editor
  • Little Lips (1978) as The acrobat
  • The Biggest Battle (1978) as Ted Foster (uncredited)
  • The School Teacher (1975)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Michele Soavi best known for?

Michele Soavi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rocco Schiavone (2016), Amor Bandido (1979), Amor Bandido (1979), Strike Witches (2008).

When and where was Michele Soavi born?

Michele Soavi was born on July 3, 1957 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.

How many credits does Michele Soavi have?

Michele Soavi has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.

What is Michele Soavi's background in cinema and television?

Michele Soavi is an Italian filmmaker born on July 3, 1957, in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. He is known for directing and has 70 known credits. Soavi is also known as Michael Soavi. He is a male filmmaker with a focus on directing. His content score is 100. Soavi is 69 years old. He is best known for his work in the horror ...

Michele Soavi by the numbers

102credits
84films
18TV series
1975–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Cemetery Man (1994) as Man in City Square (uncredited) — aged about 36
  • Phenomena (1985) as Kurt, Geiger's Assistant — aged about 27
  • Tenebre (1982) as Maria's Boyfriend / Man with Girl on Beach (uncredited) — aged about 24
  • Opera (1987) as Inspector Daniele Soave (uncredited) — aged about 29
  • Demons (1985) as Man in Black / Jerry — aged about 27
  • City of the Living Dead (1980) as Tommy Fisher — aged about 22

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