Libero De Rienzo (February 24, 1977 – July 15, 2021) was an Italian film actor, director, and screenwriter.

Libero De Rienzo
Born	(1977-02-24)February 24, 1977 Naples, Italy
Died	July 15, 2021(2021-07-15) (aged 44) Rome, Italy
Nationality	Italian
Occupation	Actor Film director Screenwriter
Years active	1999–2021
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)

Career

De Rienzo was born in Naples and raised in Rome.

In 2001, De Rienzo appeared in three films: Fat Girl, Gioco con la morte, and Santa Maradona. He received a David di Donatello award for best supporting actor for his work in Santa Maradona.[1] In 2004, De Rienzo starred in A/R andata+ritorno.

As of 2005 Blood, Death Does Not Exist has been released, a film which De Rienzo acted in, wrote, and directed. Blood, Death Does Not Exist won the Best Feature and the Grand Chameleon Awards at the Brooklyn Film Festival in 2006.[2]

He acted in television productions, including the miniseries Nassiryia - Per non Dimenticare; My House in Umbria; and Aldo Moro - Il Presidente. He also appeared in the 2009 film Fortapasc.

De Rienzo died at his home in Rome on the evening of July 15, 2021, from a heart attack.[3] He was 44. The Procura of Roma has opened file and investigation[4] into death as result of another crime.[5] An autopsy was ordered for suspected drug use.[6] On September 30, 2021, it was confirmed that De Rienzo died of an accidental drug overdose.[7]

Filmography

Television

References

External links

• Libero De Rienzo at IMDb

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