A great talent of Italian cinema, beloved by audiences and critics: here is the career and earnings of the multifaceted Pierfrancesco Favino.
Pierfrancesco Favino is undoubtedly one of the most magnetic and versatile actors on the Italian film scene, with a thirty-year career that shows no signs of slowing down. This year, he stars in The Maestro, a film directed by Andrea Di Stefano in which he plays a former tennis champion rethinking his life as a coach. It’s no coincidence that to launch the film, we find him everywhere, from TV shows to interviews and podcasts.
Favino is an actor with a capital A, with appeal and a knack for juggling auteur films, international productions, and high-caliber collaborations. But beyond the spotlight, audiences also acclaim and appreciate him for his ability to do "a thousand jobs," not just in film—he’s truly worked everywhere to support himself at the beginning of his career. And it’s precisely this mix of talent, sacrifice, and subtlety that makes his career fascinating: but what’s behind the scenes of this actor? What do we know about his earnings and net worth over many years of success?
Pierfrancesco Favino’s Career: Here’s Why They Say He Can Do It
Pierfrancesco Favino’s career is a long, intense, and surprisingly eventful journey. Born in Rome in 1969, he trained at the Silvio D’Amico National Academy of Dramatic Arts and began working on the stage before turning to film. His first film roles appeared in the 1990s, but it was in the new millennium that his career really took off. He has played complex and well-rounded characters: the charismatic "Lebanese" in Michele Placido’s Romanzo Criminale, as well as more intimate and thoughtful roles in dramatic films, demonstrating from the very beginning that he is not afraid of emotional depth.
Favino has never limited himself to a single genre, as perhaps some of his colleagues have, always remaining at the forefront of the industry in one way or another. He has appeared in highly acclaimed international blockbusters—from World War Z to Angels & Demons—as well as in more underground yet powerful Italian productions. This versatility makes him a sought-after actor, both for his dramatic credibility and his ability to be commercially attractive.
But perhaps not everyone knows that Favino also possesses a comedic side, with an astonishing gift for imitation that almost never emerges in his big-screen profiles. Nor in the theater, a world the actor continues to love and frequent on and off.
In short, it is this ability to constantly renew himself, to move between different registers, and to put his experience at the service of each production that has consolidated Favino’s reputation as a "total actor."
Pierfrancesco Favino, beloved by audiences and critics: all the awards he’s won in his career
Favino’s talent is recognized not only by the public, but also by the film industry: over the years, he has accumulated important awards, which officially testify to the industry’s and critics’ stance. Among the most prestigious awards are his three David di Donatello awards, two for Best Supporting Actor (Romanzo di una strage and Romanzo Criminale) and one for Best Leading Actor (The Traitor).
In addition to these, he also received 5 Nastri d’Argento. One of these was for The Traitor, in which he portrayed Tommaso Buscetta with intensity and humanity; another, however, for the film Hammamet, where he gave body and soul to Bettino Craxi.
One of the highest international moments, however, came with the Coppa Volpi at the Venice Film Festival: Favino won it for his performance in Padrenostro, a role that established him as a leading artist abroad.
How much does Pierfrancesco Favino earn?
Let’s get to the point. When it comes to estimating how much Pierfrancesco Favino earns, we’re dealing with rumors, market analyses, and very few public statements: there are no transparent official data on every aspect of his net worth, but rather estimates of his fees and compensation.
According to the newspaper Proiezioni di Borsa, Favino’s film salary is around around €300,000 per production. A figure that, despite the well-known crisis of the big screen in Italy, is consistent with his status as a top-tier actor, in demand for both national and international productions.
Regarding his overall net worth, the figures available online are truly numerous. We can say that the most credible ones would somehow add up the various roles he has held throughout his career, arriving at a total of between 10 and 15 million euros (perhaps even more) in 2025. It should be noted, however, that these are "unconfirmed" estimates, as Favino obviously does not publish complete financial statements or detailed statements.
His earnings also include the income related to his influence in the entertainment world: in addition to film fees, Favino has participated in brand events (he is an ambassador, for example, for Pineider), activities that undoubtedly contribute to his overall income.
Favino has stated several times in his interviews that he doesn’t feel "fulfilled" through unbridled luxury: he doesn’t live in opulent villas or with a staff in tow, and his lifestyle remains modest despite his success. Much like his humble personality, so admired by the general public.
Original article published on Money.it Italy. Original title: Quanto guadagna Pierfrancesco Favino? Il patrimonio dell’attore che “sa fare tutto”
