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Paola Cortellesi

Acting Born Nov 24, 1973 Rome, Lazio, Italy 85 credits
85
Total Credits
1951–2025
75 Years Career Span
29
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Paola Cortellesi is an Italian actress and comedian born on November 24, 1973, in Rome, Lazio, Italy. She began her career in television with the show Macao, presented by Alba Parietti. Cortellesi gained nationwide popularity as a comic actress in the TV show Mai dire Gol by the Gialappa's Band in 2000. She has also appeared in the 2004 edition of the San Remo Music Festival and has parodied famous people, including Milan's mayor Letizia Moratti in the 2010-2011 edition of the popular TV show Zelig. Cortellesi has worked in over 30 films, numerous theater productions, and has hosted television and radio shows.

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Career

Career overview

Paola Cortellesi began her career in television with the show Macao, presented by Alba Parietti. She eventually gained nationwide popularity as a comic actress in the TV show Mai dire Gol by the Gialappa's Band in 2000. This show showcased her skills at parodying famous people, a genre in which she collected some of her most appreciated performances.

Cortellesi's major performances on television include the 2004 edition of the San Remo Music Festival and her parody of Milan's mayor Letizia Moratti in the 2010-2011 edition of the popular TV show Zelig. Her versatility as a performer has allowed her to excel in various genres, including comedy and parody.

Cortellesi has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. Her extensive experience in the entertainment industry has made her a well-known figure in Italian cinema. She has also worked as a film director, screenwriter, and producer, further expanding her creative range.

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Career timeline

Libero sempre comunque maiPetra - Gli Onori di CasaPetra - Il Silenzio dei Chiostri
Carlo Mazzacurati: A Certain Idea of Cinema
GialappaShowThere's Still TomorrowThere's Still Tomorrow · ScreenplayThere's Still Tomorrow · StoryThere's Still Tomorrow · Director
Luigi Proietti detto GigiI cassamortariMarcel!
Dinner ClubThe Legend of the Christmas Witch: The OriginsLike a Cat on a Highway 2Like a Cat on a Highway 2 · WriterWe Are Cinema
PetraKidzNilde Iotti, il tempo delle donnePetra - Giorno da CaniPetra - Riti di Morte
Don't Stop Me NowDon't Stop Me Now · StoryDon't Stop Me Now · ScreenplayDetective Per Caso
The Legend of the Christmas Witch
Like a Cat on a HighwayLike a Cat on a Highway · ScreenplayMom or Dad?Mom or Dad? · Screenplay
Something NewSomething New · StorySomething New · ScreenplayLaura & Paola
Wondrous BoccaccioAnimeland: Racconti tra manga, anime e cosplayCallasThe Last Will Be the LastThe Last Will Be the Last · Story
Do You See Me?Do You See Me? · StoryDo You See Me? · ScreenplayA Boss in the Living RoomSotto una buona stella
Women Vs MenEscort in LoveSome Say No
Men Vs WomenLonglasting YouthLa fisica dell'acqua
The Ladies Get Their Say
Tutti pazzi per amoreLet's Not Lose Sight of Each OtherLet's Not Lose Sight of Each Other · Creator
Piano, SoloMaria Montessori: una vita per i bambiniDon't Make Any Plans for Tonight
Fiorello & Baldini Visti da dietro
The last will be the lastThe last will be the last · Writer
NessundormaHave You Met Claudia?Christmas at Deejay's House: A Christmas Carol
Il posto dell'animaPast PerfectBell'amico
Mai dire domenicaOn the Tiger's Back
Amarsi può darsiIf I Were YouUn altr'anno e poi cresco
Mai dire grande fratelloAsk Me If I'm Happy
Zelig
Never Say Goal
Sanremo Music FestivalSanremo Music Festival

Full Filmography

85 titles
  • Libero sempre comunque mai (2025) as Self
  • Petra - Gli Onori di Casa (2025) as Petra Delicato
  • Petra - Il Silenzio dei Chiostri (2025) as Petra Delicato
  • Carlo Mazzacurati: A Certain Idea of Cinema (2024) as Self
  • GialappaShow (2023)
  • There's Still Tomorrow (2023) as Delia
  • There's Still Tomorrow (2023) Screenplay
  • There's Still Tomorrow (2023) Story
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  • There's Still Tomorrow (2023) Director
  • Call My Agent: Italy (2023)
  • Directors Talks (2023) as Self
  • Luigi Proietti detto Gigi (2022) as Self
  • I cassamortari (2022) as Se stessa (non accreditata)
  • Marcel! (2022) as Telesales presenter
  • Dinner Club (2021) as Paola Cortellesi
  • The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins (2021) as Paola
  • Like a Cat on a Highway 2 (2021) as Monica
  • Like a Cat on a Highway 2 (2021) Writer
  • We Are Cinema (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • Vitti d'arte, Vitti d'amore (2021) as Sé stassa
  • Petra (2020) as l'ispettrice Petra Delicato
  • Kidz (2020) as Sara
  • Nilde Iotti, il tempo delle donne (2020) as Herself
  • Petra - Giorno da Cani (2020) as Petra Delicato
  • Petra - Riti di Morte (2020) as Petra Delicado
  • Petra - Riti di Morte (2020) Writers' Assistant
  • Don't Stop Me Now (2019) as Giovanna
  • Don't Stop Me Now (2019) Story
  • Don't Stop Me Now (2019) Screenplay
  • Detective Per Caso (2019) as Ispettore Maria Bellamore
  • The Legend of the Christmas Witch (2018) as Paola
  • Like a Cat on a Highway (2017) as Monica
  • Like a Cat on a Highway (2017) Screenplay
  • Mom or Dad? (2017) as Valeria
  • Mom or Dad? (2017) Screenplay
  • Something New (2016) as Lucia
  • Something New (2016) Story
  • Something New (2016) Screenplay
  • Laura & Paola (2016)
  • Wondrous Boccaccio (2015) as Badessa Usimbalda
  • Animeland: Racconti tra manga, anime e cosplay (2015) as Herself
  • Callas (2015) as Maria Callas
  • The Last Will Be the Last (2015) as Luciana Colacci
  • The Last Will Be the Last (2015) Story
  • The Last Will Be the Last (2015) Screenplay
  • Do You See Me? (2014) as Serena Bruno
  • Do You See Me? (2014) Story
  • Do You See Me? (2014) Screenplay
  • A Boss in the Living Room (2014) as Cristina D'Avola/Carmela Cimmaruta
  • Sotto una buona stella (2014) as Luisa Tombolini
  • Women Vs Men (2011) as Chiara
  • Escort in Love (2011) as Alice
  • Some Say No (2011) as Irma
  • Men Vs Women (2010) as Chiara
  • Longlasting Youth (2010) as Nora
  • La fisica dell'acqua (2010) as Giulia
  • The Ladies Get Their Say (2009) as Sofia
  • Tutti pazzi per amore (2008) as Angelica, la voce del paradiso
  • Let's Not Lose Sight of Each Other (2008)
  • Let's Not Lose Sight of Each Other (2008) Creator
  • Piano, Solo (2007) as Baba
  • Maria Montessori: una vita per i bambini (2007) as Maria Montessori
  • Don't Make Any Plans for Tonight (2007) as Cinzia
  • Fiorello & Baldini Visti da dietro (2006)
  • The last will be the last (2005)
  • The last will be the last (2005) Writer
  • Nessundorma (2004)
  • Have You Met Claudia? (2004) as Claudia
  • Christmas at Deejay's House: A Christmas Carol (2004) as Silvana
  • Il posto dell'anima (2003) as Nina
  • Past Perfect (2003) as Claudia
  • Bell'amico (2003) as Damiana
  • Mai dire domenica (2002)
  • On the Tiger's Back (2002) as Antonella
  • Amarsi può darsi (2001) as Rita
  • If I Were You (2001) as Caterina
  • Un altr'anno e poi cresco (2001) as Alessia
  • Mai dire grande fratello (2000)
  • Ask Me If I'm Happy (2000) as Dalia
  • Zelig (1997) as Host
  • Never Say Goal (1990)
  • Sanremo Music Festival (1951) as Self - Special Guest
  • Sanremo Music Festival (1951) as Self - Host
  • Finché dura Director
  • Finché dura Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Paola Cortellesi best known for?

Paola Cortellesi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including There's Still Tomorrow (2023), There's Still Tomorrow (2023), There's Still Tomorrow (2023), There's Still Tomorrow (2023).

When and where was Paola Cortellesi born?

Paola Cortellesi was born on November 24, 1973 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

How many credits does Paola Cortellesi have?

Paola Cortellesi has accumulated over 85 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2025.

What is Paola Cortellesi's background in cinema and television?

Paola Cortellesi is an Italian actress and comedian born on November 24, 1973, in Rome, Lazio, Italy. She began her career in television with the show Macao, presented by Alba Parietti. Cortellesi gained nationwide popularity as a comic actress in the TV show Mai dire Gol by the Gialappa's Band in 2000. She has also ap...

Paola Cortellesi by the numbers

85credits
68films
17TV series
1951–2025active years

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