Luca Pusceddu Actor

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Luca has appeared in over 70 theatre, film and television productions. His most recent work is for Boris 4 (Disney +), Perfect Match (Amazon), Bang Bang Baby (Amazon), Resta con me (RAI), La Coda del Diavolo (Groenlandia), Gli Addestratori (Lucky Red), and the featured recurring role of ‘Inspector Pedrotti’ in NBC's season 3 of ‘Crossing Lines'.

Favourite theatre credits include:
Count Vronskij in ANNA KARENINA, Yves Montand in PIAF, Bérenger in RHINOCEROS, Petra von Kant in LOVE KILLS, Arab rebel Colonel Hassan in WAREHOUSE OF DREAMS, and a Special Jury Award-winning one-man show for his experimental English stage-version of Beckett's ‘Soubresauts’.

His short movie ‘The Referee’ won him two Best Actor awards, the 2010 "David di Donatello" Italian Academy Award for Best Short, and over 35 Best Short Film awards around the world, including Clermont-Ferrand and Los Angeles Film Festival.

Luca is an Italian-English bilingual, and also speaks excellent French, and his native Sardinian dialect. He has a good working knowledge of Spanish and Latin. He has an understanding of language and accents, due to his PhD in Linguistics & Translation. He is also a certified Sous-Chef, and has worked as a Senior Account Manager (media finance sector) in the City.

Overview

NationalityItaly, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), Italian (mother tongue), English – American (fluent), Sardian (fluent), French (good), Latin (basic), Sicilian (basic), Spanish (basic)

BornCagliari, Italy, Sardinia

Age range37 - 46

Height180 cm

Ethnic typesLatin American, Mediterranean (dark), Mediterranean (fair), Middle Eastern, Middle Europe/Caucasian, White

Place of residenceLondon - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Cagliari - Sardinia (Italy), Rome - Latium (Italy), Rome - Latium (Italy)

Possible accommodationParis - Île de France (France), Milan - Lombardy (Italy), Valencia - Valencia (Spain), Ancona - Marche (Italy), Los Angeles (United States of America), New York (United States of America), Stockholm - Stockholms lan (Sweden), Lecce - Apulia (Italy), Spongano - Apulia (Italy), Florence - Tuscany (Italy), Birmingham - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Milano - Lombardy (Italy), Como - Lombardy (Italy), Catania - Sicily (Italy), Olbia - Sardinia (Italy)

MembershipsActors Equity Association (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
The Actors' Guild of Great Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
The Actors Centre (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
BAFTA - British Academy of Film and Television Arts (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Moviementu Sardegna (Italy)
ENPALS - Ente Nazionale di Previdenza e di Assistenza per i Lavoratori dello Spettacolo (Italy)
Nuovo IMAIE (Istituto per la Tutela dei Diritti degli Artisti Interpreti ed Esecutori) (Italy)

Contact

Planet Film S.r.l

Contact: Iona Marcangelo

Alternative contact details:

http://www.planetfilm.it/

iona@planetfilm.it

+39 06 580640

+39 065806401

+39 065835827 Fax (office)

Clivo Rutario, 19

00152 Roma
Italy

Skills/Talents

Languages English (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), Italian (mother tongue), English – American (fluent), Sardian (fluent), French (good), Latin (basic), Sicilian (basic), Spanish (basic)

Dialects Sardinian (native dialect)

Accents English (native accent), Italian (native accent), Sardinian (native accent), American (good), Campania (Italy) (good), Cockney (good), East European (good), French (good), German (good), Latin American (good), Lombardian (good), London (good), New York (good), Russian (good), Sicilian (good), South American (good), Spanish (good), Tuscan (good)

Dance Disco (good), Argentinian tango (basic), Ballroom (basic), Ballroom (basic), Cha cha cha (basic), Charleston (basic), Choreography (basic), Dance improvisation (basic), Dance training (basic), Foxtrot (basic), Jive (basic), Latin American dance (basic), Mazurka (basic), Merengue (basic), Period ballroom dance (basic), Quick step (basic), Rock 'n' roll (basic), Rumba (basic), Salsa (basic), Samba (basic), Show dance (basic), Striptease (basic), Tango (basic), Waltz (basic)

Singing. Stage singing (good), A Cappella (basic), Jazz (basic), Musical (basic)

Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Baritone

Musical instruments Guitar (good), Keyboards (basic), Piano (basic), Wood wind instruments (basic)

Sports Soccer (very good), Swimming (very good), Tennis (very good), Volleyball (very good), Cycling (good), Judo (good), Stage fighting (good), Table Tennis (good), Windsurfing (good), Athletics (basic), Basketball (wheelchair) (basic), Billiards (basic), Bowling (basic), Cricket (basic), Darts (basic), Fencing (basic), Fishing (basic), Golf (basic), Gym (basic), Handball (basic), Horseback Riding (basic), Jogging (basic), Marathon (basic), Martial Arts (basic), Motorbiking (basic), Mountain Biking (basic), Pilates (basic), Pool (basic), Roller Blading (basic), Rollerskating (basic), Showjumping (basic), Spinning (basic), Squash (basic), Surfing (basic), Water Skiing (basic), Weights (basic)

Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car, Driver’s licence scooter

Other Skills Alexander Technique, Computer Expert, Director, Improvisation, Motion Capture, Pantomime, Poker, Stand Up Comedy, Translator

Appearance

Age range 37 - 46

Height 180 cm

Build Slender

Weight 76 kg

Colour of eyes Brown

Colour of hair Dark brown

Hair style wavy medium long

Facial hair Beard, Full face beard, Goatee, Moustache

Twin No

Ethnic types Latin American, Mediterranean (dark), Mediterranean (fair), Middle Eastern, Middle Europe/Caucasian, White

Tattoo None

Piercing None

Scars None

Training

2001 - 2004 Acting studies
RADA - Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts London
Acting, voice, dance, physical, mime, text, stage combat
2007 - 2020 Workshop
Actors Centre
Barbara Housman (voice & acting), Jeremy Stockwell (acting), Nina Finburgh (sight reading, acting), Caryll Ziegler (voice), Joyce Branagh (text), Kate Saxon (acting), John Melainey (screen acting), Kevin Tomlinson (improv), Suzy Catliff (improv), Chrys Salt (auditioning),
2006 Workshop
Centro sperimentale di cinematografia
voice with Marco Pisano
2005 - 2006 M.A. Language in Literature (Theatre Studies)
2004 - 2005 Workshop
Samuel Beckett Centre at Trinity College Dublin
2000 - 2001 Workshop
Quelli di Grock
1997 - 2001 BA hons Arts - English & French Drama&Lit. Universita di Cagliari, Italy

Awards/Nominations

2025 Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists - “Nastri d’Argento” Award (Italy) - Nomination
for Nino / La Bambina con la Valigia

2015 BFI London Film Festival (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) - Nomination
for Leo / Night Bus

2015 BIFF Best Feature Award (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) - Award
for Leo / Night Bus

2013 Italian Academy Award (David di Donatello) (Italy) - Nomination
for Giorgio / I Frutti Sperati (Greater Expectations)

2013 Triforce Promotions Film Festival at BAFTA (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) - Nomination
for The Referee / L' Arbitro (The Referee)

2011 Best Male Act: Special Prize of the Jury for Arthouse Show (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) - Award
for Man / STIRRINGS STILL

2010 Best International Short Movie - Los Angeles Independent Film Festival (United States of America) - Nomination
for The Referee / L' Arbitro (The Referee)

2010 Grand Jury Award - Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival (France) - Award
for The Referee / L' Arbitro (The Referee)

2010 Italian Academy Award ("David di Donatello") for Best Short Movie (Italy) - Award
for The Referee / L' Arbitro (The Referee)

2010 Best Actor Award - Festival Cinema "Filoteo Alberini" - Italy (Italy) - Award
for The Referee / L' Arbitro (The Referee)

2010 Best Actor Award - Festival Frentana Cinema, L'Aquila, Italy (Italy) - Award
for The Referee / L' Arbitro (The Referee)

CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Audio CV - Other


CV - Television & Streaming

2024 - 2025
Il Mostro

Netflix/The Apartment

Network/Distributor: Netflix

Television series

Drama, Period drama, Thriller

Stefano Sollima
Directed by

Francesco Usula
Guest Role

2025
La Bambina con la Valigia

Clemart

Network/Distributor: RAI

Television film

Action, Adventure, Biography, Comedy, Drama, Educational, Family, Informative, Kids' production, Period drama, Romance, Tragedy, War, Young adult

Gianluca Mazzella
Directed by

Nino
Ongoing Role

2023
Resta con me

Palomar / RAI

Network/Distributor: RAI

Television film

Monica Vullo
Directed by

Dottore di Riccio
Cameo

2022
Boris 4

Fremantle / The Apartment

Network/Distributor: Disney +

Television series

Comedy, Theatrical comedy

Giacomo Ciarrapico Luca Vendruscolo
Directed by

Avvocato
Small Role

2021 - 2022
Bang Bang Baby

Amazon/Wildside

Network/Distributor: Amazon

Streaming - series

Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Gangster, Period drama, Young adult

Michele Alhaique
Directed by

Maresciallo Carabinieri
Supporting Actor

2019 - 2020
Doctor Theatre

Amazon - Luxe Films

Network/Distributor: Amazon

Television series

Horror, Mystery, Psychothriller, Thriller

Cradeaux Alexander
Directed by

Gabriel
Ongoing Role

2015 - 2016
Crossing Lines

NBC - Sony Pictures

Network/Distributor: NBC

Drama

Niall MacCormick
Directed by

Inspector Andrea Pedrotti
Small Role

2013
"Vlad the Impaler" (Bloody Tales of the Tower)

True North

Network/Distributor: National Geographic

Television series

Educational

Jeremy Turner
Directed by

Tortured prisoner
Supporting Lead

2012
Steffi pilot (Multi Platform Drama)

Emerald Films

Television series

Comedy

Colin O'Toole
Directed by

Luca - Project Manager
Supporting Actor

2012
Pini

Pini Productions

Network/Distributor: YNet

Sitcom

Comedy

Tomer Barzide
Directed by

Kasano - eccentric wine expert
Guest Role

2009
Rough Diamond

ITV Yorkshire for ITV1

Network/Distributor: ITV, Granada Studios

Mini series

Adventure

Paul Harrison
Directed by

Marcel - the dancer
Supporting Actor

2009
Discorsi - Giudicato D'Arborea - I Nuovi Gremi

Videolina TV

Network/Distributor: Arts Council - Milis, Italy

Television show

Satire

Filippo Martinez
Directed by

Roman Senator
Supporting Actor

CV - Film

2024 - 2025
ANNA

Lumina MGR

Network/Distributor: RAI Cinema

Feature film (cinema)

Biography, Comedy, Drama, Informative, Period drama

Monica Guerritore
Directed by

Sandro Pallavicini
Guest Role

2024
La Coda del Diavolo

Groenlandia

Feature film (cinema)

Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Film noir, Horror, Mystery, Psychothriller, Thriller

Domenico de Feudis
Directed by

Secondino Guardiola
Supporting Actor

2024
Perfect Match

AMAZON / Bravado Media

Network/Distributor: AMAZON

Feature film (cinema)

Biography, Comedy, Drama, Period drama, Romance

Florian Gallenberger
Directed by

Journalist
Actor in Episode

2024
Carne Viva

Dhyana Films

Short film

Riccardo Ceccherini
Directed by

Manager
Cameo

2023
Gli Addestratori

Lucky Red

Network/Distributor: AMAZON

Feature film (cinema)

Adventure, Comedy, Fairy tale, Family, Kids' production, Romance, Theatrical comedy, Young adult

Andrea Jublin
Directed by

Papà di Mia
Supporting Actor

2022
Love Type "D"

Midnight Circus Films

Network/Distributor: Vertical Entertainment

Feature film (cinema)

Comedy

Sasha Collington
Directed by

Waiter
Supporting Actor

2020
Arifa

Shono Productions

Feature film (cinema)

Drama

Sadia Saeed
Directed by


Ongoing Supporting Actor

2019
Funeral Meats

Luxe Films

Network/Distributor: FilmHub

Short film

Drama, Experimental, Romance

C. Alexander
Directed by

Felix
Supporting Lead

2018
Break Up

OK Productions

Short film

Theatrical comedy

Omer Kula
Directed by

Roberto
Lead

2018
Overture

Luxe Films

Network/Distributor: Gonella Productions

Short film

Drama, Experimental, Mystery

Cradeaux Alexander
Directed by


Supporting Lead

2016
Night Bus

El Capitan

Feature film (cinema)

Drama

Simon Baker
Directed by

Leo
Member of Ensemble

2015 - 2016
Dante's Project

L'Altrofilm

Feature film (cinema)

Biography

Louis Nero
Directed by


Speaker/narrator

2015
Sparks and Embers

Green Screen Productions

Network/Distributor: Stealth Media Group

Feature film (cinema)

Comedy

Gavin Boyter
Directed by

Albert (Media company manager)
Supporting Actor

2014
Bishop's Way

Bishop's Way

Short film

Julian Dobrev
Directed by

Ames
Supporting Actor

2013
X-34

Met Film School

Short film

Mystery

Harry Crossman
Directed by

Aaron
Supporting Lead

2012
I AM

Idle Films

Short film

Drama

Ross Barnwell / Rob Savage (2012 BIFA Award)
Directed by

Anthony
Lead

2012
I Frutti Sperati (Greater Expectations)

Martha Productions-Rome

Network/Distributor: Martha Productions

Short film

Comedy

Ezio Maisto
Directed by

Giorgio
Lead

2012
ALTERATION

London Film School - National Gallery

Short film

Drama

Pauline Galtie'
Directed by

The Tailor
Lead

2011
FORGETTING TO REMEMBER

LFS/National Portrait Gallery

Short film

Drama

Sebastian Barner-Rasmussen
Directed by

The Burglar
Supporting Lead

2011
TINY TOWN

Aruna Films

Feature film (cinema)

Mathi Alagan
Directed by

Interpol detective Porti
Supporting Actor

2010
L' Arbitro (The Referee)

Central Groucho

Network/Distributor: I.S.R.E Nuoro - Italy

Short film

Comedy

Paolo Zucca
Directed by

The Referee
Lead

2009
Human Assembly

Ironbox Films

Short film

Science fiction

Bernhard Pucher
Directed by

The Latin Man
Supporting Actor

2009
Aap Ki Khatir - For You Only

Venus Films

Network/Distributor: Venus Films

Feature film (cinema)

Comedy

Darmesh Dharshan
Directed by

Roberto - the Groom's friend
Supporting Actor

2008
Watchers

UCA Farnham

Short film

Fantasy

Rich Dowsett/Jean Larche
Directed by

Jacob - guardian angel
Supporting Lead

CV - Theatre

2018
BLUEBEARD

King's Head Theatre/Luxe Performance

Theatre: King's Head London

Theatre

Absurd theatre, Comedy, Experimental, Tragedy, Vaudeville

Cradeaux Alexander
Directed by


Supporting Lead

2017
RHINOCEROS

Luxe Performance

Theatre: Bow Arts London

Theatre

Absurd theatre, Comedy, Experimental, Farce, Tragedy, Vaudeville

Cradeaux Alexander
Directed by

Berenger
Lead

2017
Funeral Meats

Luxe Performance

Theatre: King's Head Theatre London

Theatre

Biography, Comedy, Drama, Satire, Tragedy

Cradeaux Alexander
Directed by

Felix
Supporting Lead

2014 - 2016
THE JUDAS KISS

Hampstead Theatre / ATG

Theatre: West End/Broadway/Toronto/Sidney

Theatre

Drama

Neil Armfield
Directed by

Galileo (U.S.) + Dialect Coach
Other

2014 - 2015
Warehouse of Dreams

Random Thoughts

Theatre: Lion & Unicorn

Theatre

Drama

Dan Phillips
Directed by

The Colonel
Supporting Lead

2014
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

LUXE Rag Factory

Theatre

Absurd theatre, Experimental

Cradeaux Alexander
Directed by

Petra von Kant
Lead

2014
The Chai Party

Orzu Arts

Theatre

Drama

Yuldosh Juraboev
Directed by

Iranian Husband
Lead

2013
"Rip it to Shreds" - The Significant Other Festival

Pensive Federation

Theatre: The Park Theatre

Theatre

Thriller

Nick Myles Joanna Greaves
Directed by

Eddie
Supporting Lead

2013
LOVERS

Royal College of Art, London

Theatre: RCA Show 2013

Choreography

Absurd theatre, Experimental

Regie: Cradeaux Alexander
Directed by

Lover 1
Lead

2013
The House of Fog

Samuel French London

Theatre: The Miller

Theatre

Comedy, Farce, Horror

Peter Brammer
Directed by

Count Silvio / Bill Slaughter
Supporting Lead

2012
PIAF

All Star Productions

Theatre: Old Rose & Crown Theatre

Musical

Musical

Dawn K. Cowle (MD Aaron Clingham)
Directed by

Yves Montand / Jean / Raymond
Supporting Lead

2012
DAY BY NIGHT

Battersea Arts Centre / Arts Council

Theatre: The Albany

Theatre

Experimental

Emanuel Aragao
Directed by

Peter
Lead

2012
"Psycho Rex Redux" - ACTS (3) OF

REACT/Southwark Park

Theatre

Experimental

Regie: Cradeaux Alexander
Directed by

Oedipus
Supporting Lead

2011
ANNA KARENINA

Act Provocateur International

Theatre: Camden Fringe Theatre

Theatre

Drama

Victor Sobchack
Directed by

Count Vronskji
Supporting Lead

2011
Barabbas, by Michel De Ghelderode

Act Provocateur International

Theatre: Camden Fringe Theatre

Theatre

Tragedy

Luca Pusceddu / Victor Sobchak
Directed by


Director

2011
STIRRINGS STILL

4th Solo Festival of One Man Show - London

Theatre: Camden Fringe, Etcetera Theatre

Theatre

Absurd theatre, Drama, Monologue

Luca Pusceddu
Directed by

Man
Lead

2010
First Love ("Godot is Coming")

Act Provocateur International

Theatre: Camden Fringe Theatre

Theatre

Absurd theatre

Victor Sobchack
Directed by

Godot
Supporting Lead

CV - Commercials

2015
HEINEKEN Legends

Wieden & Kennedy

Network/Distributor: MJZ

Commercial

Commercial

Jim Gilchrist
Directed by

Eyebrow raiser
Supporting Lead

2014
NEW Covent Garden Soup

The Gate Films

Network/Distributor: McCann

Commercial

Commercial

Simon Burrill
Directed by

chopping matador chef
Supporting Actor

2014
UNIBET

Hotspur & Argyle

Network/Distributor: Albion

Commercial

Commercial

Theo Delaney
Directed by

Tennis champion
Supporting Actor

2013
McDonald's "America is here"

Leo Burnett

Network/Distributor: Smuggler

Commercial

Commercial

Neil Harris
Directed by

Chicago gangster
Supporting Actor

2013
STANDARD LIFE

VCCP

Network/Distributor: VCCP

Commercial

Commercial

Tom Clarkson
Directed by

IT Project Manager
Actor in Episode

2013
Bloody Tales- pre-titles/promo

Fox International Channels

Network/Distributor: National Geographic

Commercial

Commercial

Jeremy Turner/Amy Cook
Directed by

tortured prisoner
Actor in Episode

2013
HOLD 4 US

Juice Films

Network/Distributor: MyWun

Commercial

Commercial

Linzy Attenborough
Directed by

Samuel
Star of Episode

2012
The Hairy Ape

Rokkit/Creature of London

Network/Distributor: Cartwright Productions

Image film

Absurd theatre, Commercial, Experimental, Farce, Film noir, Psychothriller, Thriller

Elisha Smith-Leverock
Directed by

Ape Man
Supporting Lead

CV - Audio

2024
Carrasecare - PODCAST

Hypercast

Network/Distributor: SoundCloud

Other

Adventure, Biography, Comedy, Experimental, Informative

Luca Pusceddu - Giovanni Alfieri - Ezio Abbate
Directed by

Luca
Lead

2014
Base the Movie

Sound Disposition & Infinite Wisdom

Network/Distributor: Vertigo Films

Voice-over

Adventure

Richard Parry
Directed by

Policeman / Concierge
Supporting Actor

2014
AMAZON INTERNATIONAL SELLING

Amazon

Network/Distributor: youtube

Voice-over

Informative

Kerry Newton
Directed by


Host/presenter

2013
PLAN's e-learning training video

From the Sky

Voice-over

Educational

Asatuurs Keim
Directed by


Speaker/narrator

2012
Lexifone Animation Commercial

Lexifone Communication Systems Ltd

Voice-over

Animation

Andrew Lewis-Ward
Directed by


Speaker/narrator

2012
"Keep Going" by J Echalecu (BFI Unilever Grand Prize Award)

Stay Gold Productions, London, UK

Voice-over

Commercial

Pete Williams (Cannes Lions Award)
Directed by


Speaker/narrator

2012
"Pepsi seekers" (both characters) , Pepsi Commercial- "The Run"

Stay Gold Productions, London, UK

Voice-over

Commercial

Pete Williams (Cannes Lions Award)
Directed by


Speaker/narrator

2008
"A Proper Woman" - Victorian Marriage Beds Series

BBC Radio 4

Network/Distributor: BBC

Radio play/audiobook

Drama

Peter Leslie-Wilde
Directed by

Mario (plus retailer, gondolier, waiter, police)
Supporting Actor

CV - Other

2014
The King of Thongs

The Rudy Vees

Network/Distributor: The Loft Studios

Music video

Comedy

Jonathan Kydd
Directed by

King's Knight
Supporting Actor

2013
PLAN's e-learning

Olignment Ltd

Corporate/industry film

Educational

Clive Sheperd and Asatuurs Keim
Directed by

Bruno
Supporting Lead

2013
Attachment Aware Schools Resource

Suited & Booted Studios

Network/Distributor: Suited & Booted Studios CIC

Corporate/industry film

Educational

Emma Earle / Sara Strickland
Directed by

Mr Kominski
Supporting Lead

2013
Standard Life EVENT

VCCP

Network/Distributor: VCCP

Corporate/industry film

Commercial

Tom Clarkson
Directed by

Focus group / IT manager
Supporting Lead