Marco Leonardi, a talented Italian native, has made a significant impact in Hollywood with his starring roles in two of the most popular foreign films of all time. His most recent projects showcase his versatility as an actor, with appearances in "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" (2003) alongside Antonio Banderas and Johnny Depp, and "Mary" (2005) with Juliette Binoche in Italy.
Leonardi made his U.S. feature film debut in the independent drama "My Brother Jack" (1997),a true story about an Italian-American family struggling with addiction. His portrayal of the drug-addicted young magician earned him critical acclaim, and he has since been recognized for his performances.
Best known to American audiences for his roles in the successful foreign films "Like Water for Chocolate" (1992) and "Nuovo cinema Paradiso" (1989),Leonardi has also appeared in numerous other films, including "The Stendhal Syndrome" (1996),"The Palermo Connection" (1990),and "Una vacanza all'inferno" (1997).
Born in Australia to Italian parents, Leonardi grew up in Rome and began his career in commercials at the age of three. With over 20 films under his belt in his native Italy, Leonardi is a veteran of the Italian film industry. He divides his time between Los Angeles and Rome, and is fluent in four languages: Italian, English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
In his free time, Leonardi enjoys soccer, horseback riding, motorcycle riding, and spending time with his dog, Benny.
