Eduardo Scarpetta Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Movies, Awards, Height, TV Shows

Eduardo Scarpetta is an Italian actor. He is best known for portraying Pasquale Peluso in HBO’s My Brilliant Friend, Jacopo Barberis in Netflix’s The Law According to Lidia Poët, and Vincenzo Scarpetta in The King of Laughter.

He has also received acclaim for his performances in The Ignorant Angels, The Lions of Sicily, Mafia Mamma, and My Family, making him one of Italy’s most accomplished young actors.

Eduardo Scarpetta
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Eduardo Scarpetta
Born:	April 14, 1993 (age 33 years old)
Place of Birth:	Naples, Italy
Nationality:	Italian
Ethnicity:	White (Italian)
Height:	5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mario Scarpetta, Maria Basile
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early life and education

Eduardo Scarpetta was born on April 14, 1993, in Naples, Italy. He spent his childhood under the care of his parents, Mario Scarpetta and Maria Basile, both respected actors who met while working in theatre.

He was raised in the renowned Scarpetta–De Filippo theatrical family, one of Italy’s most influential artistic dynasties.

His father managed a theatre company until he died in 2004, when Eduardo was just eleven years old. Eduardo Scarpetta is of Italian ethnicity. Information about his siblings has not been publicly disclosed.

He completed his classical secondary education in Naples before studying acting at the prestigious Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Eduardo Scarpetta made his theatrical debut at the age of nine in the stage production Feliciello e Feliciella. After completing his acting studies, he transitioned to film, appearing in Pericle and Capri-Revolution.

His breakthrough came in HBO’s acclaimed drama My Brilliant Friend, where he portrayed Pasquale Peluso, earning widespread praise for his emotionally compelling performance.

His career reached new heights in 2021 when he portrayed his great-grandfather, Vincenzo Scarpetta, in The King of Laughter. This performance earned him the David di Donatello Award for Best Supporting Actor.

He subsequently starred in The Ignorant Angels, Mafia Mamma, The Lions of Sicily, Netflix’s The Law According to Lidia Poët, and My Family. Through his work across film, television, and theatre, Scarpetta has established himself as one of the leading actors of his generation in Italian cinema.

Awards and nominations

• David di Donatello Award – Best Supporting Actor (The King of Laughter) – Winner (2022).
• Nastri d’Argento Grandi Serie – Best Supporting Actor (My Brilliant Friend) – Winner (2022).
• Kineo Award – Best Actor in a TV Series – Winner.
• Giffoni Award – Winner (2022).
• Nastri d’Argento – Best Actor in a Comedy Film (Carosello Carosone) – Nominee.

Social media

• Instagram: @eduardoscarpetta__

Personal life

Eduardo Scarpetta is single. At 33 years old, there is no information about a spouse or children.

Standing at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm), he enjoys theatre, literature, travelling, football, and spending time with his family.

Outside acting, he remains deeply connected to Italy’s theatrical heritage and frequently speaks about preserving the artistic legacy of the Scarpetta family while developing his own identity as a performer.

Net worth

Eduardo Scarpetta has an estimated net worth of $3 million USD. He has accumulated his wealth through a successful career in film, television, and theatre.

His acclaimed performances in productions such as My Brilliant Friend, The King of Laughter, The Law According to Lidia Poët, and The Ignorant Angels have significantly contributed to his earnings.

Filmography

Film

• Pericle (2016)
• Capri-Revolution (2018)
• The King of Laughter (2021)
• La donna per me (2022)
• Mafia Mamma (2023)
• Gioco pericoloso (2025)

Television

• My Brilliant Friend (2018–2024)
• Carosello Carosone (2021)
• The Ignorant Angels (2022)
• The Law According to Lidia Poët (2023–present)
• The Lions of Sicily (2023)
• My Family (2025)