Paolo Kessisoglu (born 25 July 1969, in Genoa, Italy) is an Italian actor, comedian and TV presenter. He is best known for the duo Luca e Paolo, formed with his friend, Luca Bizzarri. Kessisoglu was also a member of the comedian group "Cavalli Marci" (Rotten Horses).

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Paolo Kessisoglu
Paolo Kessisoglu in 2008 at Festival Gaber in Viareggio
Born	(1969-07-25) 25 July 1969 (age 53) Genoa, Italy
Occupation	Comedian television presenter actor voice actor
Spouse	Sabrina Donadel
Children	Daughter; Lunitta (b.2003)

Biography

Kessisoglu was born in Genoa, Italy to an Armenian family.[1] As a child his paternal grandfather moved with his family from Smyrna (today İzmir, Turkey) to Greece and later to Italy to escape from the Armenian genocide.[2] The family settled in Trieste for several years before finally moving to Genoa. The original surname, Keshishian, during the escape was turkized in Keşişoğlu (with the addition of the patronymic ending -oğlu) to arouse less attention.[2]

In June 2003, Kessisoglu married TV anchor and journalist Sabrina Donadel with whom he has a daughter,[1] Lunitta (b. 2003).[3][4]

Filmography

Films

Television

References

External links

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