Neri Marcorè

Italian entertainer Neri Marcorè, a voice actor, television presenter, singer, and impressionist, was born on July 31, 1966, in Porto Sant'Elpidio. His career began at age 12 with itinerant and television shows led by Giancarlo Guardabassi, and he frequently appeared on the radio station 'Radio Aut Marche' early in his career. He demonstrated his talent early on, winning a segment of 'La Corrida di Corrado' in 1988 and reaching the final of 'Stasera mi butto' in 1990 as the only amateur contestant.

Marcorè’s professional journey includes diverse roles across film, television, and voice acting. He earned a diploma in parliamentary interpreting in English and German in 1990. From 1991 to 1992, he was part of the satirical strip 'TG X' on Rai 2. He debuted as a voice actor and in theatre in 1993, playing Pantalone in 'La finta ammalata'. He has appeared in 22 films and television shows since 1994, including Incantato (2003), which was entered into the Cannes Film Festival, Viol@ (1998), Bimba - È clonata una stella (2002), The Second Wedding Night (2005), Viva Zapatero! (2005), Pope John Paul I: The Smile of God (2006), Lessons in Chocolate (2007), The Tourist (2010), Fuoriclasse (2011-2015), Asterix and Obelix: God Save Britannia (2012), I Can Quit Whenever I Want (2014) and its sequel I Can Quit Whenever I Want: Ad Honorem (2017), Medici (2019), and My Paper Dolls (2023). He also participated in 'Il Pippo Chennedy Show' (1997) and 'L'ottavo nano' (2001).

Marcorè’s voice acting work is extensive, encompassing numerous characters in the Italian dubs of The Simpsons, Looney Tunes, Merrie Melodies, and The Powerpuff Girls. He voiced Mr. Mackey and Big Gay Al in the first Italian dub of South Park, and also provided voices for How the Toys Saved Christmas, Momo, Kate - The Taming of the Shrew, Leo the Lion, Il Generale e i Fratellini d'Italia, and Hazbin Hotel. He narrated Silvio Forever and Figli del destino. From 2001 to 2011, he co-hosted the Rai 3 quiz show 'Per un pugno di libri'. He starred in the TV series Tutti pazzi per amore from 2008 to 2012 and debuted with the show 'Un certo signor G.' in 2008, an homage to Giorgio Gaber. He has also directed the Teatro delle Api in Porto Sant'Elpidio. In 2003, he received a David di Donatello nomination and won a Nastro d'argento for his performance in Il cuore altrove.