Giancarlo Giannini (born 1942 in La Spezia) is an Italian actor, director and celebrated voice-dubbing artist who has lent his Italian voice to stars such as Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson and Dustin Hoffman. He rose to fame in the 1970s through his collaboration with director Lina Wertmüller, earning an Academy Award nomination for Seven Beauties (1975) and a Cannes Best Actor award for Love and Anarchy (1973). International audiences also know him as Rene Mathis, James Bond's French-secret-service ally, in Casino Royale (2006) and Quantum of Solace (2008).
Giannini received a special recognition at the 80th edition of the Nastri d'Argento awards for his voice performance in the film Il Vangelo di Giuda Giulia Base.
The actor joined the cast of the international thriller Bunny-Man alongside James Franco and Bella Thorne.
In 2025, he was awarded the David di Donatello prize for lifetime achievement.
Giannini celebrated his 84th birthday on August 1, 2026, with his filmography spanning over 60 years of career.
His current filmography includes the Italian drama Tradita, in which he played the role of Nicandro.
