Gianpiero Cognoli, a renowned actor, has made a lasting impression on audiences worldwide with his captivating on-screen villains. Born in Rome, Italy, he is the sole child of an Italian maître d' and a Yugoslavian social worker.
Raising him in Toronto, Canada, Gianpiero developed an early interest in acting, which would eventually become a defining aspect of his life. He attended William L. Mackenzie Collegiate Institute and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in business from York University.
After completing his education, Gianpiero moved to Italy, where he began to pursue his passion for acting. His debut performance in Acaluma garnered widespread acclaim, earning the film numerous awards and launching his acting career.
Gianpiero's breakthrough role came when he was cast alongside Emmy-nominee Emilia Clarke in HBO's Game of Thrones. His subsequent performances in Oscar-winning films, such as The Great Beauty, and notable television series, including Justice League, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and On Death Row, have solidified his position as a talented and versatile actor.
Fluent in English, Italian, Serbian, Spanish, and French, Gianpiero's linguistic abilities have enabled him to take on a diverse range of roles, further expanding his acting repertoire.
