Birth Name: Claudia Gerini
Birth Date: 1971-12-18
Birth Place: Rome, Lazio, Italy
Details
Alternate Names: کلودیا جرینی, 克勞蒂亞潔里尼
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - Stuff for the Rich (1987) as 'Mucci' Petruzzelli, figlia di Petruzzelli (2° episodio)
Most Important Roles: - The Passion of the Christ (2004) as Claudia Procles
- The Unknown Woman (2006) as Valeria Adacher
- Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) as Signora Raguzzi
- Grande, grosso e Verdone (2008) as Enza Sessa
- Different from Whom? (2009) as Adele
- The Treadmill (2022) as Emma
- The Well (2024) as Emma
- Fireworks (1997) as Lorenza
- Aspettando il sole (2008) as Giulia
- Ex (2009) as Elisa
Career Highlights: - The Passion of the Christ (2004)
- The Unknown Woman (2006)
- Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
- Grande, grosso e Verdone (2008)
- Different from Whom? (2009)
- The Treadmill (2022)
- The Well (2024)
- Fireworks (1997)
- Aspettando il sole (2008)
- Ex (2009)
Awards
Awards: - Nominated for 1 David - Best Supporting Actress (Migliore Attrice non Protagonista) (2021)
- Won David - Best Supporting Actress (Migliore Attrice non Protagonista) (2018)
- Nominated for 1 David - Best Supporting Actress (Migliore Attrice non Protagonista) (2014)
- Nominated for 1 David - Best Actress (Migliore Attrice Protagonista) (2012)
- Nominated for 1 David - Best Actress (Migliore Attrice Protagonista) (2009)
- Nominated for 1 Silver Ribbon - Best Actress (Migliore Attrice Protagonista) (2022)
- Nominated for 1 Silver Ribbon - Best Actress in a Comedy (Migliore Attrice in un Film Commedia) (2018)
- Won Nino Manfredi Award (2018)
- Nominated for 1 Silver Ribbon - Best Supporting Actress (Migliore Attrice Non Protagonista) (2014)
- Nominated for 1 Silver Ribbon - Best Supporting Actress (Migliore Attrice Non Protagonista) (2013)
- Won Pasinetti Award - Best Cast (2017)
- Won Shadowline Award (2001)
- Won Capri Actress Award (2004)
- Won Golden Pegasus - Best Actress (2012)
- Won Golden Pegasus - Best Actress (1997)
- Nominated for 1 Golden Globe - Best Actress (Migliore Attrice) (2013)
- Won Premio ACEA - Best Actress (2020)
- Nominated for 1 Golden Graal - Best Comedic Actress (Migliore Attrice di Commedia) (2009)
- Nominated for 1 Golden Graal - Best Dramatic Actress (Migliore Attrice Drammatica) (2007)
- Nominated for 1 Golden Graal - Best Italian Performer Working Abroad (Miglior Attore Italiano all'Estero) (2005)
Full Biography
Born Claudia Gerini on December 18, 1971, in Rome, Italy, she is a multifaceted talent who has established herself as one of the most versatile figures in European cinema. Growing up in the Roman suburbs, she showed an early passion for performance, winning the Miss Teenager title at age 13 before making her acting debut a year later in La ballata di Eva.
Her mainstream breakthrough arrived in the mid-1990s through her collaboration with director Carlo Verdone in the cult hits Viaggi di nozze and I'm Crazy About Iris Blond. Gerini successfully transitioned to international projects, gaining global recognition for her role as Claudia Procula in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ (2004) and appearing in the action thriller John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017).
A dedicated artist who is also a trained dancer and singer, she has garnered numerous accolades, including a David di Donatello Award for her work in the musical comedy Ammore e malavita. In 2022, she expanded her creative reach by making her directorial debut with the film Tapirulàn. Off-screen, she is known for her fluency in multiple languages and her status as a prominent figure in the Italian film industry.
