Renowned Italian actor Luca Argentero has become a celebrated name in the European entertainment industry, with a career spanning reality television, modeling, and critically acclaimed film and TV performances.
Born on April 12, 1978, in Turin, Italy, Luca Argentero grew up in nearby Moncalieri. His path to fame was anything but conventional. After graduating from the Catholic high school Collegio San Giuseppe, Argentero worked as a bartender while pursuing a degree in Economy & Commerce, which he completed in 2004. However, it was his appearance on the third season of Italy’s Grande Fratello (Big Brother) in 2003 that thrust him into the spotlight. Placing third, Argentero quickly became a household name and used the platform to launch a career as a model and television personality.
In 2005, actor Luca Argentero made his acting debut on the long-running Italian TV series Carabinieri, playing Marco Tosi for three seasons. His natural talent and screen presence opened doors to the film industry, where he made his cinematic debut in 2006 with A Casa Nostra (Our Country) directed by Francesca Comencini.
Argentero’s rise continued with memorable roles in Saturno Contro (2007) and Lezioni di Cioccolato (2007), where he showcased his versatility, including playing LGBTQ+ characters with sensitivity and depth—earning him widespread recognition. His portrayal of a gay political candidate in Diverso da Chi? (2009) garnered him a David di Donatello nomination for Best Actor, cementing his status as a serious talent in Italian cinema.
Over the years, actor Luca Argentero has appeared in more than 18 films, including notable titles like Solo un padre (2008), Eat Pray Love (2010) alongside Julia Roberts, and the biographical film Io, Leonardo (2019), where he portrayed the legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci.
Argentero has also contributed voice work to animated films, such as voicing Timo in Gladiators of Rome (2012) and Lorenzo Paguro in the Italian version of Pixar’s Luca (2021).
In addition to his film career, Luca Argentero has made a strong impact on television. Since 2020, he has starred in the hit medical drama Doc – Nelle tue mani as Dr. Andrea Fanti, a role that has earned him both popular and critical acclaim. In 2022, he also played Massimo in the Disney+ series The Ignorant Angels, further broadening his reach to international audiences.
His television appearances also include roles in La baronessa di Carini, Sirene, and Ragion di Stato. Argentero has served as a judge on Amici di Maria De Filippi and continues to be a prominent face in Italian entertainment.
Argentero was married to actress Myriam Catania from 2009 to 2016. Despite his fame, he remains known for his grounded demeanor and dedication to his craft.
In 2023, he received a Ciak d'Oro Serie TV nomination for Best Italian Actor, highlighting his dual success in both The Ignorant Angels and Doc – Nelle tue mani.
With a career that bridges television, film, and voice acting, actor Luca Argentero continues to be one of Italy’s most beloved and versatile performers. As he moves forward with new projects, Argentero remains a defining figure in contemporary Italian cinema and television.