Dario Vergassola (born 3 May 1957) is an Italian comedian, actor, author, singer-songwriter, television and radio presenter.

Dario Vergassola
Dario Vergassola in 2009
Born3 May 1957 (1957-05-03) (age 67)
La Spezia, Liguria, Italy
Occupation(s)Comedian, actor, author, singer-songwriter, presenter
Years active1988–present

Career

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He has worked with all the main Italian television broadcasters and is known for his participation as a comedian in shows such as Maurizio Costanzo Show, Zelig, Mai dire Gol, Parla con me, 2Next, Cartabianca and Quelli che il calcio.[1] He also hosted or co-hosted Bulldozer, Kilimangiaro, Sei in un Paese meraviglioso and two editions of the Concerto del Primo Maggio (2014–15).[2]

Vergassola played the recurring roles of Erminio in the series Dio vede e provvede and Pippo Santi in Carabinieri.[1] He also released two studio albums and published several books with Mondadori, Feltrinelli and Baldini & Castoldi.[1]

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
1992 Anni 90
1997 Nuda proprietà vendesi Vinicio TV film
Grazie di tutto Lorenzo
2002 L'erba proibita Himself Documentary
2004 InvaXön: Alieni in Liguria President of Liguria
2008 The Early Bird Catches the Worm Claudio Cecchetto
2009 L'ultimo Crodino Callisto
2012 Lost in Laos Daniela's father
2022 The Voyagers Fascist at the concert
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1996–1997 Dio vede e provvede Erminio TV series
2001 Via Zanardi 33 Photographer Sit-com
2002–2007 Carabinieri Filippo Santi TV series; main role
2007 InvaXön – Alieni nello spazio President of Liguria TV series

Discography

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Studio albums

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Singles

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  • "Mario (Marta)" (1992)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Dario Vergassola". Biografie Online. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  2. ^ Alessandra Vitali; Carlo Moretti (1 May 2014). "Concerto Primo Maggio, in piazza musica e storie. Boato per Pelù, un ciclone i rapper". la Repubblica. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
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