Sabrina Impacciatore, born in Rome in 1968, spent decades as a distinctive character presence in Italian film and television before her international breakthrough. She appeared in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ (2004) and in several major Italian productions including Nanni Moretti's Il Caimano (2006). Her global recognition came as the hotel manager Valentina in The White Lotus season 2 (2022), a performance nominated for an Emmy. She then continued in international projects including So Long, Marianne (2024). Her comic timing and emotional volatility make her one of the most memorable European faces to break through recently.
Sabrina Impacciatore
Actress
58 years (Mar 29, 1968)Rome, Italy
Sabrina Impacciatore, born in Rome in 1968, spent decades as a distinctive character presence in Italian film and television before her international breakthrough. She appeared in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ (2004) and in several major Italian productions including Nanni Moretti's Il Caimano (2006). Her global recognition came as the hotel manager Valentina in The White Lotus season 2 (2022), a performance nominated for an Emmy. She then continued in international projects including So Long, Marianne (2024). Her comic timing and emotional volatility make her one of the most memorable European faces to break through recently.
Born in Rome (Italy) on March 29 1968, Sabrina Impacciatore is an Italian cinema, TV and theater actress. She went to drama school at the Actors Studio in New York and in Rome. At the age of 25 she was discovered by Gianni Boncompagni who, overwhelmed by her volcanic personality, entrusted her with a part in the iconic TV program "Non è la Rai". Chosen for her versatility and performance skills, she was the first woman to take the stage as single presenter of the yearly First May Concert. She has worked with prominent directors, switching between comedic and dramatic roles. Since 2000, she has divided her time between the small and the big screen with unforgettable performances such as "L'ultimo bacio" by Gabriele Muccino, "Concorrenza Sleale" and "Gente di Roma" by Ettore Scola, "The Passion" by Mel Gibson and many more. She also played several challenging and complex roles such as in "Venus in Fur" directed by Valter Malosti.