Born: Rome-Italy, 1 May 1976 (age 36)
Occupation: Actress/Singer
Years active: 1993–present
Parents: Michele Placido - Simonetta Stefanelli
Violante Placido is an Italian actress/singer/songwriter, was born in Rome, she is the daughter of actor/director Michele Placido (of The Caiman) and actress Simonetta Stefanelli (of The Godfather), Violante Placido's made her feature starring debut in Enza Negroni's Jack Frusciante è uscito dal gruppo, adapted from the popular novel of the same name. She made her on-screen debut in Quattro bravi ragazzi (1993) alongside her father Michele Placido. In 1996 she starred in Jack Frusciante è uscito dal gruppo (1996) which became quite successful in Italy. Her first major role was in Sergio Rubini's L'anima gemella (2002) (Soul Mate). In 2006 she released her debut album Don't Be Shy... under the pseudonym Viola. In 2009 she appeared in the Hindi movie Barah Aana (2009). In 2010 she made her Hollywood debut starring alongside George Clooney in Anton Corbijn's thriller The American (2010).
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