He is considered to be one of the most handsome italian actors for his appearance and figure , for the intensity of his green and grey eyes , and for his glance.
However , he is determined to show his value as an actor , and he maintains that skill produces beauty. In fact ,according to him , Robert De Niro in “Once upon a time in America” is really handsome.


He is shy and introvert. He says he is rational and analytical , but he likes also to be won by love.
Because of his job he often realises he has not enough time for himself , and when he is between jobs he loves reading , cooking , and passing time with his family and friends.

He loves collecting wood-carved sculptures , especially ethnic ones , and candles , which you you can always find in his home.


At first contact Raoul could be seen as a bit peevish , but actually his reserved nature proves out to be the souce of his charm. He fascinates just because he is so enigmatic. He is “beautiful from wherever you see him” and clever at making the most of his looks on the screen. The directors and colleagues he has had the opportunity to work with unanimously agree that his best gift is that of making his masculinity simple. He is endowed with a sensuality wich never turns out to be aggressive. He is said to be quite a strong character , independent and resolute. When he speaks to you he looks directly in your eyes , like every sincere person does. This is the secret of his success, which he tries to explain otherwise : “ I have always tried to stay the same in my permanent quest as a man.”

He debuted in “Una storia italiana” (1991) in a leading role gaining widespread public recognition.

He caught the attention of critics in “Cominciò tutto per caso” (1993), performing alongside Margherita Buy.

Raoul achieved European fame with the film “Piccolo grande amore” - “Pretty Princess” (1993) co-starred with Susannah York, Burt Young, Paul Freeman and became a public favorite thanks to the wildly successful film “La Piovra” – “The Octopus” (1994) winning a “Telegatto” (The Italian version of the Emmy Award).

His artistic qualities, combined with a rare talent in making professional choices, have enabled him to work with some of most iufluential names in the international film industry.

In the popular films “La Lupa” – “She - Wolf” (1995) and “Palermo Milano solo andata” – Palermo – Milan One Way” (1995), he starred with Giancarlo Giannini receiving a nomination in “David di Donatello” awards as Best Actor.

In “Il sindaco” – “The Mayor” (1996) starred with Anthony Quinn and Carole Bouquet in the film “Madame D’”(2000), a French remake of the famous Madame de of Max Ophuls .

In “I cavalieri che fecero l’impresa” - “The Knights Who Made The Enterprise” (2001) directed by Pupi Avati, he worked with F. Murray Abraham and won the approval of the most demanding film critics.

He then performed in “Francesca e Nunziata” – “Francesca and Nunziata” (2001), directed by Lina Wertmuller and co-starred with Sophia Loren.

Raoul maintained his mass audience appeal with “Ultimo”(1998) for wich he won a second “Telegatto”.

“Avenging Angelo”(2001) marked the first time he participated in an American production, starring alongside Sylvester Stallone and Madeleine Stowe.

He also played the role of St. Francis in“Francesco” (2002), winning great reviews from critics and the public alike.

“La Finestra Di Fronte”(2003) - “Facing Window” (Sony Pictures Classics – june 2004), directed by Ferzan Ozpetek and has been greeted by incredible public and critical acclaim, becoming the top Italian film in terms of box office receipts for 2003, as well as winning five “David di Donatello” awards (The Italian Oscar), including winning for the best film to the Seattle Film Festival (2004).

After this movie Raoul starring alongside Diane Lane in Disney’s “Under the Tuscan Sun” .

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