Actor Gianmarco Tognazzi has appeared in a broad range of films and has become a well-known leading man in Italy. Born into an acting family, his career began in the 1970s as a child actor, but he didn't make a serious impact until he appeared with his father Ugo Tognazzi in the biographical film "Petomaniac" in 1983. His stock rose after starring in brother Ricky Tognazzi's award-winning sports drama "Ultrà" in 1991. He showed off his comedic side in 1999's "S.O.S.." and in the 2000s he remained a vital presence in Italian cinema with supporting roles in the 2005 crime drama "Romanzo Criminale" and the 2009 romantic comedy "Ex."