Luca Marinelli (Rome, 1984) is an acclaimed Italian actor, known for his versatility and intense stage presence. After training at the National Academy of Dramatic Arts, he made a name for himself with roles of great impact.

He rose to fame playing the gypsy Fabrizio in Gabriele Mainetti's *Lo chiamavano Jeeg Robot* (2015), a role that earned him the David di Donatello Award for Best Supporting Actor. International acclaim came with Pietro Marcello's *Martin Eden* (2019), where his performance won him the Coppa Volpi in Venice.

Other notable films include *Don't Be Bad* (2015), *A Private Matter* (2017), and the *Diabolik* saga (from 2021). Marinelli is appreciated for his ability to embody complex, often tormented characters, antiheroes, or ambiguous figures, with a profound expression and a particular magnetism.