Umberto Tozzi
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 4, 1952 in Turin, Piedmont, Italy
- Age
- 74
- Active Years
- 1979–2025 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
Umberto Antonio Tozzi is an Italian pop and rock singer, songwriter, and composer. Born in Turin, Italy, on March 4, 1952, he began his musical activities in 1968 at the age of sixteen by joining Off Sound, a group that performed in small venues around Turin. In Milan, he met Adriano Pappalardo, with whom he formed a 13-piece band to embark on a large-scale Italian tour. Tozzi achieved his first success as a songwriter in 1974 with the song Un Corpo, un'anima, which was co-written with Damiano D. Over his career, he has sold over 70 million records internationally in various languages. His biggest international hits include Stella Stai, Gloria, Tu, and Ti Amo. In the field of acting, Umberto Tozzi has 24 known credits on the Movie Database.
Career overview
Umberto Tozzi, born Umberto Antonio Tozzi on March 4, 1952, in Turin, Italy, is an Italian pop and rock singer, composer, songwriter, and guitarist. Over the course of his career, he has sold over 70 million records in different languages internationally. His biggest international hits include Stella Stai, Gloria, Tu, and Ti Amo.
Tozzi began his musical journey in 1968 at the age of 16 when he joined Off Sound, one of the groups performing in small venues around Turin. Later in Milan, he met Adriano Pappalardo, with whom he formed a 13-piece band to embark on a large-scale Italian tour.
In 1974, Tozzi achieved his first success as a songwriter with the track Un Corpo, un anima, which translates to One Body, One Soul, co-written with Damiano D. He subsequently received an offer as a singer in 1976 and soon released his first hit, Donna amante mia.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- L'ultima notte rosa - La grande festa (2025) as Cantante
- Il Volo: All for one - Second Episode (2024) as Self
- Al Bano - 4 Volte 20 (2023) as Cantante
- TV Story Superstar (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Radio Italia Live 2017 - Milano (2017)
- Heimatleuchten (2016) as Self
- Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel (2004) as Self
- ZDF-Kultnacht (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Star Academy (2001) as Self
- Starnacht am Wörthersee (2000) as Self
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self
- Téléthon (1987) as Self
- ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986) as Self
- Die verflixte 7 (1984) as Self
- Die Spielbude (1982) as Self
- Verstehen Sie Spaß? (1980) as Self
- Collaro Show (1979) as Self
- Emigration (1979) Music
- Please Turn the Page (1977) as Self
- Midi Première (1975) as Self
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Ein Kessel Buntes (1972) as Self
- Sanremo Music Festival (1951) as Self - Special Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Umberto Tozzi best known for?
Umberto Tozzi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Heimatleuchten (2016), Star Academy (2001), Sacrée soirée (1987), Le monde est à vous (1987).
When and where was Umberto Tozzi born?
Umberto Tozzi was born on March 4, 1952 in Turin, Piedmont, Italy.
How many credits does Umberto Tozzi have?
Umberto Tozzi has 24 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1979 and 2025.
What is Umberto Tozzi's background in cinema and television?
Umberto Antonio Tozzi is an Italian pop and rock singer, songwriter, and composer. Born in Turin, Italy, on March 4, 1952, he began his musical activities in 1968 at the age of sixteen by joining Off Sound, a group that performed in small venues around Turin. In Milan, he met Adriano Pappalardo, with whom he formed a 1...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Heimatleuchten (2016) as Self — aged about 64
- Midi Première (1975) as Self — aged about 23
- Collaro Show (1979) as Self — aged about 27
- Sanremo Music Festival (1951) as Self - Special Guest — aged about 0
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self — aged about 23
- Star Academy (2001) as Self — aged about 49
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