Paolo Hendel
About Paolo Hendel
Paolo Hendel (born 2 January 1952) is an Italian actor, playwright and comedian. Born in Florence, he worked at a young age in several jobs, including gamekeeper, guardian of a garage and detective, before debuting as a comedian in the early 1980s as the sidekick of David Riondino. Shortly afterward he began an intense theatrical activity as author and actor of comic monologues, characterized by a satirical and surreal style.
Hendel started appearing on television in 1985 and gained popularity in 1996 with the Italia 1 variety show Mai dire Gol, where he created the successful character of "Carcarlo Pravettoni", a cynical capitalist who was a candidate for mayor of Milan. He also appeared in several films, including lead roles in two films directed by Daniele Luchetti: It's Happening Tomorrow and The Week of the Sphinx.
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Who is Paolo Hendel?
Paolo Hendel, born 2 January 1952 in Florence, is an Italian actor, playwright and comedian known for his satirical and surreal comic monologues.
How did Paolo Hendel begin his comedy career?
He debuted as a comedian in the early 1980s as the sidekick of David Riondino, before developing an intense theatrical activity as author and actor of comic monologues.
What character is Paolo Hendel famous for?
He gained popularity in 1996 on the Italia 1 variety show Mai dire Gol with the character "Carcarlo Pravettoni", a cynical capitalist who was a candidate for mayor of Milan.
Has Paolo Hendel appeared in films?
Yes, he had lead roles in two films directed by Daniele Luchetti: It's Happening Tomorrow and The Week of the Sphinx.
What jobs did Paolo Hendel have before comedy?
At a young age he worked in several jobs, including gamekeeper, guardian of a garage and detective.
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