Tall, dark & handsome – Italian men are known for their good looks. Whether it’s the late 90s or early 20s, their actors have made us swoon over their attractiveness and talent. So, to appreciate more of their work & their charm, we have brought you a list of the Top 15 Hottest Italian actors of all time.
Please note that this is a LIST and not a ranking of any sort, & and the actors mentioned here are based on personal preference. With that, let’s head on with the list.
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Hottest Italian Actors (List)
1. Michele Morrone
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Undeniably one of the most popular actors in the entire acting industry, Michele Morrone is an Italian actor, model, singer, and fashion designer. He has appeared in both Italian and Polish films and recently gained international recognition for his role in 365 Days.
Michele was the first runner-up in the 11th season of the Italian version of Dancing with the Stars – Ballando con le Stelle and has even won the Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards in 2020.
Age: 32
Starred in: Sirene (2017), The Trial (2019), 365 Days (2020), Duetto (2020), 365 Days: This Day (2022)
2. Luca Calvani
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Luca Calvani is an Italian actor who made his acting debut in the 2000s. He started off as a model during his teen years & worked with top brands such as Giorgio Armani.
Luca has starred in several Italian and American sitcoms including S*x and the City. He is trilingual and extremely talented, making him one of the hottest Italian actors.
Age: 48
Starred in: His Secret Life (2001), The International (2009), Men Vs Women (2010), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015), Shakuntala Devi (2020)
3. Kim Rossi Stuart
Born to an Italian-Scottish actor father & German-Dutch model mother, Kim Rossi Stuart is an Italian actor and director. He started acting at the age of 5 and is now widely recognized for his works.
Rossi Stuart is trilingual and has therefore acted in many English, French, and Italian shows & films. He is one of the most popular and handsome Italian actors in the industry.
Age: 53
Starred in: The Name of the Rose (1986), Mademoiselle Ardel (1990), Romanzo Criminale (2005), Maltese: The Mafia Detective (2017), Everything’s Gonna Be Alright (2020)
4. Simone Susinna
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Adored for his amazing sense of fashion and bright smile, Simone Susinna is an Italian actor and model. He started off his career recently and gained massive attention internationally for his role in the latter two parts of the 365 Days trilogy.
Simone is a very private person, and while much isn’t known about him, it is undisputed that he is currently one of the hottest Italian actors in the industry.
Age: 28
Starred in: 365 Days: This Day (2022), The Next 365 Days (2022), Heaven in Hell (filming)
5. Giulio Berruti
Giulio Berruti is not only one of the hottest Italian actors currently in the industry but also a certified dentist. He started modeling while he was in school for a dental technician diploma and participated in different campaigns.
Guilio made his debut in 2003 and gained fame in a few years for his talent and skills. He has since starred in many hit films and movies, and established himself as one of the top Italian actors.
Age: 38
Starred in: Bon Appétit (2010), 10 Rules for Falling in Love (2012), Walking on Sunshine (2014), Gabriel’s Inferno (2020), Across the River and Into the Trees (2022)
6. Raoul Bova
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Having been in the industry for a really long time, Raoul Bova is easily one of the most handsome Italian actors in the industry. He served in the military and then enrolled in the Italian Institute of Physical Education before ultimately dropping out to pursue acting as his career.
He was also appointed as Goodwill Ambassador of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 2010.
Age: 51
Starred in: AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004), Sorry if I Love You (2008), The Immature (2011), Viva l’Italia (2012), Out of the Blue (2013)
7. Alessio Boni
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Alessio Boni is a prominent figure in the Italian film industry. He studied theatre at the prestigious Accademia Nazionale d’Arte Drammatica before having his major breakthrough in 1999.
Alessio also received the Nastro d’Argento Award for Best Actor in 2004. Despite being in the industry for more than two decades, he is still undeniably one of the hottest Italian actors currently.
Age: 56
Starred in: The Best of Youth (2003), The Goodbye Kiss (2006), The Girl in the Fog (2017), Enrico Piaggio: An Italian Dream (2019), I’m Not a Killer (2019)
8. Flavio Parenti
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Flavio Parenti is the literal personification of multitalented. He is trilingual and can speak Italian, French, and English fluently. Flavio graduated from Genoa’s National Theatre Academy, which he later joined again as an actor and then a director.
Besides being a great actor, Flavio also produces his own movies and has come up with unique ideas, such as shooting a movie at night time only without any light setup.
Age: 43
Starred in: Tell Me About Love (2008), I Am Love (2009), Cinderella (2011), Wondrous Boccaccio (2015), Raphael: The Lord of the Arts (2017)
9. Giacomo Gianniotti
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Italian-Canadian film & television actor Giacomo Gianniotti is a graduate of Humber College, where he studied theatre. Making his acting debut in 2010 in the Italian series Medicina Generale, he is best known for his role as Dr. Andrew DeLuca in Grey’s Anatomy.
Giacomo received the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards presented by Canadian Immigrant Magazine in 2019 and the Tell-Tale TV Award for Favorite Actor in 2021.
Age: 33
Starred in: Reign (2013), The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe (2015), Edging (2018), Acquainted (2019), Diabolik – Ginko all’attacco! (2022)
10. Marco Bocci
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Marco Bocci, or Marco Bocciolini, is an Italian actor. He made his on-screen in 2001 and has since appeared in over twenty films & shows.
Marco is extremely talented and hard-working and has successfully established himself as one of the most well-known and handsome Italian actors.
Age: 44
Starred in: One Thousand and One Nights (2012), K2 – La montagna degli Italiani (2013), Italo (2015), Getaway of Love (2015), Caliber 9 (2021)
11. Raffaello Balzo
Recognized as “The most handsome man in Italy” after winning a contest, Rafaello Balzo is an Italian actor and model. Even before winning the national level competition, he received the Photomodel of the Year in 1995 and Mr. Friuli in 1998.
Rafaello then started working as a model for luxury brands like Versace & Vivienne Westwood before making his television debut in 2001. This Italian actor is currently one of the hottest and most popular in the industry.
Age: 47
Starred in: Compagni di scuola (2001), Matrimonio alle Bahamas (2007), Il soffio dell’anima (2009), Deception (2016), Dreams il calore dei sogni (2020)
12. Primo Reggiani
Born to actor parents, it is no surprise that Primo Reggiani himself is a very talented actor. Making his on-screen debut at a young age in 1996, he gained more recognition by 2005.
He starred in several popular films and shows, has successfully made a name for himself, and is currently one of the hottest Italian actors in the industry.
Age: 38
Starred in: Rosa Funzeca (2002), Melissa P. (2005), Ci vediamo a casa (2012), Ovunque tu sarai (2017), Takeaway (2022)
13. Stefano Accorsi
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Stefano Accorsi is an Italian actor and is quite well known for his work. He has worked in theatre, films, and television and is easily one of the more popular Italian actors known internationally. Stefano is extremely handsome and is one of the hottest actors in the industry.
He won the Coppa Volpi, the award for best male performance at the Venice International Film Festival 2002. The next year, he went to the Venice International Film Festival once again but as a jury member.
Age: 51
Starred in: The Last Kiss (2001), Kiss Me Again (2010), Italian Race (2016), There’s No Place Like Home (2018), The Goddess of Fortune (2019)
14. Luca Argentero
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Luca Argentero is an Italian actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame after participating and earning third place in the reality TV series Grande Fratello, prior to which he worked as a bartender in a nightclub.
With time, Luca gained more popularity and started working as a model. He made his acting debut in 2005 and has received awards for his work, including the David di Donatello for Best Actor.
Age: 44
Starred in: Lessons in Chocolate (2007), Saturn in Opposition (2007), Different from Whom? (2009), Unique Brothers (2014), The Legendary Giulia and Other Miracles (2015)
15. Gabriel Garko
Better known by his stage name Gabriel Garko, the actor’s real name is Dario Oliviero. Gabriel is a popular Italian actor and former fashion model who has mostly appeared on the small screen acting in both television and film.
Acting since the 1990s, he finally achieved a major breakthrough in his acting career in 2006. Gabriel has starred in plenty of hit films and shows and is undeniably one of the hottest Italian actors of all time.
Age: 50
Starred in: Il bello delle donne (2001-2003), Black Angel (2002), L’onore e il rispetto (2006), A Beautiful Wife (2007), Non è stato mio figlio (2016)
With that, we conclude the list and it is unfortunate that we weren’t able to mention all the deserving and talented actors here. Once again, this is based on a personal preference and not any official ranking. Remember to check out the movies and dramas mentioned.
Until next time then!
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