Violante Placido

Violante Placido

Birthday May 1, 1976
Age 48 Years (April, 2025)
Birth Place Rome, Italy
Ethnicity Italian

Biography

Maria Violante Placido is an Italian actress and singer, known for her roles in films such as "The American" and "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance." She is the daughter of actor-director Michele Placido and actress Simonetta Stefanelli.

Early Life

Born in Rome on May 1, 1976, Violante Placido is the daughter of renowned Italian actors Michele Placido and Simonetta Stefanelli. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the arts, she developed a passion for acting and music from an early age.

Career

Violante made her film debut alongside her father in "Quattro bravi ragazzi" (1993). She gained recognition for her role in "Jack Frusciante รจ uscito dal gruppo" (1996) and received critical acclaim for "L'anima gemella" (2002). Internationally, she is known for starring opposite George Clooney in "The American" (2010) and appearing in "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" (2011). In addition to acting, she pursued a music career under the stage name Viola, releasing her debut album "Don't Be Shy..." in 2006.