Paolo Hendel (born 2 January 1952) is an Italian actor, playwright and comedian.
Life and career
Born in Florence, at young age Hendel made several works, including gamekeeper, guardian of a garage and detective.[1][2] He debuted as a comedian in early 1980s, as the sidekick of David Riondino.[2][3] Shorty later he began an
intense theatrical activity as author and actor of comic monologues, characterized by a satirical and surreal style.[1][3]
Hendel started appearing on television in 1985, then he got a large popularity in 1996, with the Italia 1 variety show Mai dire Gol, in which he created the successful character of "Carcarlo Pravettoni" a cynical capitalist who was candidate for mayor of Milan.[1][2][3] Hendel also appeared in several films, starring the main roles in two films directed by Daniele Luchetti, It's Happening Tomorrow and The Week of the Sphinx.[2][4]
