Saverio Marconi is an Italian actor who rose to fame for his portrayal of the young Gavino in the multi-award-winning "Padre Padrone" (1977) by the Taviani brothers, which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. This role established him as an actor known for portraying complex and troubled characters.

His film career also saw him collaborate with other renowned directors. Among his most significant films are "Christ Stopped at Eboli" (1979), again with the Taviani brothers, and "La Luna" (1979) by Bernardo Bertolucci.

Marconi excelled at portraying fragile, rebellious, or tormented young men, often characterized by intense expressiveness and a melancholic gaze. Although he later dedicated himself primarily to stage directing, his mark on Italian cinema of the 1970s and 1980s remains significant.