Riccardo Irrera, a renowned Italian screenwriter, was born on December 18, 1972. He pursued his passion for the performing arts by attending the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theater Institute in Los Angeles and The Lee Strasberg Studio in London.
Irrera's impressive body of work includes the critically acclaimed feature film "School of Mafia," which won the best feature film award at the Los Angeles Italia Film Festival in 2022. He has also written several other notable films, such as "The Elevator," "Tutta un'altra vita," "Opposites Attract," and "K2 La Montagna degli italiani."
In addition to his work in film, Irrera has also made a significant impact in the world of theater. He has written numerous successful stage plays that have toured major Italian theaters, and his blockbuster musical "A little before the premiere" has been a huge success.
Furthermore, Irrera has demonstrated his versatility as a writer by penning two short stories that have been published in successful collections, including "Omicidi all'italiana" published by Mondadori.
Throughout his career, Irrera has had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most prominent Italian and international screenwriters, including the acclaimed Tonino Guerra and Martin Donovan.
