Rocco Antonio Papaleo, born on August 16, 1958, in Lauria, Italy, is an Italian actor, film director, and singer. He began his career as a mathematician but shifted to theater, making his debut in Lauria Swing Story in 1984. His music career started with the release of "Che non si sappia in giro" in 1997. In 2012, he released his second album, La mia parte imperfetta, which marked a significant milestone in his musical journey. Papaleo has also made notable appearances as a presenter and actor, including hosting the Festival de Sanremo in 2012 with Gianni Morandi and Ivana Mrazova. His acting roles include films like Amalfi: Rewards of the Goddess (2009) and Pinocchio (2019). As a director, he is known for works such as Basilicata coast to coast (2010), which won the David di Donatello award for Best New Director.
