Renato Pozzetto

Actor, director, producer and also a singer, in the early 70s Renato formed a memorable duo with 'Cochi Ponzoni' (qv) ("Cochi e Renato"), when together they produced many programs for Italian television, like "Quelli della domenica", "Canzonissima" and "Il poeta e il contadino".After this experience Pozzetto worked for many important Italian directors. He made his debut in a leading role in 1974 in 'Flavio Mogherini' (qv)'s film _To Love Ophelia (1974)_ (qv). His trademark is surreal and grotesque comedy with his characteristic awkward expression. Maybe his most brilliant performance was in _Da Grande (1987)_ which probably inspired _Big (1987)_, a film with 'Tom Hanks' (qv).::Dantebalzano@inwind.it