Paternò, born on October 22, 1971, is a multifaceted Italian artist, encompassing the roles of actor, producer, stage director, and storyteller. Throughout his illustrious career, he has garnered recognition, including the prestigious Ciack d'Oro Award.
Paternò's impressive repertoire features a diverse range of cinematic and theatrical performances. He has starred in notable films such as Buongiorno, notte, Si può fare, Noi Credevamo, and Il racconto dei racconti - Tale of tales, as well as television series like Rome, Rex, and L'ispettore Coliandro. His extensive work in short films and stage productions includes performances like Serata a Colono and Othello.
Growing up, Paternò was deeply rooted in the Sicilian narrator's tradition. He began his acting journey at the Theatrical Research Center 'Molo 2' in Catania, under the guidance of Gioacchino Palumbo, in 1996. Later, he honed his craft at the International Cinema and Stage School of Ischia, where he worked with renowned director Mario Martone, who significantly shaped his stage career.
Martone's influence can be seen in Paternò's notable stage performances, including Edipus in Colono (2004) and Evening in Colono (2012). He also collaborated with Martone at the Stable Theatre of Torino for the production of Death of Danton. In addition, Paternò founded the Story-telling Research Center 'Casa-Teatro' in Paternò and the acting company Baternù.
In 2007, Paternò played the role of a villain opposite Francesco Arca in the seventh season of the television series Rex, appearing in three episodes. He later reprised his role in the eighth season. In 2011, he took on the main role in the miniseries I cerchi dell'acqua, opposite Alessio Boni and Vanessa Incontrada.
Paternò has also ventured into production, collaborating with director Alessandra Pescetta to found the production company 'Casa dei santi'. Their joint project, The Nightless City, was selected for the Taormina Film Fest in 2015. Furthermore, Paternò translated Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novel, The Little Prince, into Sicilian.
