Kessisoglu Paolo

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Paolo Kessisoglu

Actor, comedian and television presenter

He trained at the professional school of the Teatro Stabile di Genova, where he later met Luca Bizzarri during an audition. The two would go on to form the famous comedy duo following their shared experience in the cabaret group I Cavalli Marci. His commitment to theatre has been constant. His performances include Trappola per topi, Il vero ispettori segugio, Drammi in famiglia, Il suicida, Amore per amore, Salvo, Riccardo III and Quattro passi nella storia; with I Cavalli Marci, he took part in the cabaret marathon Le 24 ore di cabaret; with his colleague Luca, he performed in Primosecondonoi, Sereni ma coperti, Cabajazz, La passione secondo Luca e Paolo and Non contare su di noi.
He began his television career in 1997 with Ciro, il figlio di Target, followed by numerous other experiences: La posta del cuore, Mai dire Gol 2001, Mtv trip, Le Iene and Le Iene Show, Camera Cafè, Super Ciro, La strana coppia and Scherzi a parte. In 2011, he hosted the Sanremo Music Festival alongside Gianni Morandi, Elisabetta Canalis and Belen Rodriguez.
He made his film debut in 1999 with E allora mambo!, going on to appear in numerous other films, including Tandem, Oggi è una bella giornata, …e se domani, Asterix alle Olimpiadi, Immaturi, Immaturi – Il viaggio, Colpi di fortuna and Un fidanzato per mia moglie. He has also worked as a voice actor in animated films, including Trilli, Le follie dell’imperatore, La foresta magica and Sitting Ducks.
In 2026, he was a guest at the Liberevento Cultural Festival with the book “Ieri è il momento giusto” (Ed. Solferino).