He didn't become famous until 2006, although he had been working in movies and television for over a decade. Like many...
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Popular As	Fausto Brizzi
Occupation	Writer
Age	56 years old
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Born	November 15, 1968 (Rome, Lazio, Italy)
Birthday	November 15
Town/City	Rome, Lazio, Italy
Nationality	Italy

🌙 Zodiac

Fausto Brizzi’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Fausto Brizzi was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

He didn't become famous until 2006, although he had been working in movies and television for over a decade. Like many other aspiring filmmakers living in the Rome area, Fausto Brizzi studied at the Centro Sperimentale, and after graduating in 1994 he started looking for work.

Initially, the 28-year old was employed exclusively in the production of stage plays, and it took Brizzi another four years before he got his first major job: writing the script of the TV series _"Lui e lei" (1998)_.

Other small-screen projects followed, cementing his reputation as one of Italy's most prolific screenwriters.The transition from television to cinema took place in 1999, when renowned producer Aurelio De Laurentiis, nephew of Dino De Laurentiis, asked Brizzi to write _Tifosi (1999)_, a Christmas comedy starring Massimo Boldi and Christian De Sica.

The film performed quite well at the Italian box office (as is customary with the Boldi & De Sica movies), prompting De Laurentiis to keep Brizzi on board. Fame, however, kept remaining elusive. Something different was needed.

..That something was a screenplay he had written and offered to several high-profile directors, all of whom turned down the project: they didn't believe a low-budget comedy revolving around high school students graduating in 1989 would have any mainstream appeal.

At this point, Brizzi took the risk of directing the film himself. This kind of decision could have ruined his career, but instead it made him a celebrity: despite, or perhaps because of, the unfamiliar names behind and in front of the camera, Notte prima degli esami (2006) became the most successful film made by a first-time director in Italian movie history.

A sequel of sorts, Notte prima degli esami- Oggi (2007), was released a year later to equal success, confirming Brizzi's status as the most popular filmmaker among Italian teenagers. His new movie, Ex (2009) was a success and, after 10 nominations at David di Donatello Award, gained the Silver Ribbon for the Best Comedy in Italy.