Michele Foresta

Acting

February 22, 1961

Nicosia, Italy

9 movies

Biography

Dopo aver aver ottenuto il diploma di Ragioniere e Perito Commerciale, si trasferisce a Milano, dove frequenta una scuola di mimo e teatro. Ingaggiato dalla compagnia "On the Road", si esibisce in molti cabaret milanesi per passare poi a Londra e Parigi. È in questo periodo che crea il suo personaggio, quello appunto del Mago Forest (chiamato anche Mr. Forest), indegno erede dei maghi Silvan ed Houdini. Notato da Renzo Arbore, nel 1988 egli partecipa alla trasmissione Indietro tutta!, suo primo ...

🎬 Michele Foresta's Filmography

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6.5

Forty years after their beginnings on the frequencies of Radio Popolare, Gialappa’s Band retraces its professional history in a film directed by Walter Veltroni.With his attentive and original perspective, the director takes us through four decades of comedy, invention, and irony, recounting the journey of Giorgio Gherarducci, Marco Santin, and Carlo Taranto, three leading figures who revolutionized the language of entertainment in Italy. L’assurda storia della Gialappa’s Band explores the creative universe of the legendary trio and the mark left by their unique brand of comedy, capable of transcending generations and becoming an integral part of Italian popular culture.

The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band

2026

7.0

Diego Viani is a former robber, well-known in the 1980s for his "unarmed" heists. His best friend is Michele Ragusa, a shabby private investigator scraping by on cases of marital infidelity. Working alongside him is Alex, an unpaid intern—a clumsy "mama’s boy" who dreams of becoming a detective despite having no talent for it. Everything spirals out of control when Diego’s past resurfaces in the form of Salamandra, an old accomplice. Salamandra accuses him of stealing the loot from their final job: five billion lire in gold bullion that vanished into thin air. When Salamandra dies under mysterious circumstances, Diego becomes the prime suspect. Commissioner Castrone, fueled by a long-standing personal vendetta, is convinced of his guilt. The only person who believes in Diego’s innocence is Ragusa, who decides to investigate with the help of the unlikely Alex.

Il malloppo

2026

5.4

Second scandalously famous collections of short Italian comedies of the 90s! All that was "fun" in those years in Italy - all here! The sea of black humor on all issues - sex, politics, mafia, crime, TV...

Nineties Part II

1993

5.4

Couple Andrea and Giulia, an outwardly successful couple, are having problems in the bedroom. When Giulia invites Max, an old friend from high school, to stay in the family home with their teenage son, some new attitudes begin to form.