
Giuseppe Battiston (22 July 1968) is an Italian film, TV, and stage actor, director, writer, and producer. Born in Udine, he graduated from the Paolo Grassi School of Dramatic Arts in Milan. He is the winner of 3 David di Donatello awards. He is perhaps best known to worldwide audiences for Pinocchio (2022) on Disney + where he played Stromboli. His most notable films are Perfect Strangers (2016), Bread & Tulips (2000), La Passione (2010). Giuseppe made his directorial debut with Io Vivo Altrove! (2023)
Giuseppe, or Beppe Battiston as he is sometimes credited, has frequently collaborated with directors Silvio Soldini, Carlo Mazzacurati, and Antonio Padovan.
On screen he plays the title character of Stucky, a Treviso detective.

Pinocchio
2022 · as Stromboli

Perfect Strangers
2016 · as Peppe

Lavoreremo da grandi
2026 · as Beppe

The Body
2024 · as Ispettore Corrado Cosser

Bread and Tulips
2000 · as Costantino Maria Caponangeli

Come Undone
2010 · as Alessio

The Tiger and the Snow
2005 · as Ermanno

Days and Clouds
2007 · as Vito

Don't Tell
2006 · as Andrea Negri

Ask Me If I'm Happy
2000 · as Beppe, the thief

Don't Think About It
2008 · as Alberto Nardini

The Last Slap
2026 · as Don Attilio

We Can Do That
2008 · as Dr. Federico Furlan

Three Perfect Daughters
2020 · as Sergio

The Last Prosecco
2017 · as Ispettore Stucky

Le acrobate
1997 · as Ettore Mondini

A Soul Split in Two
1993 · as Gas Pump Attendant

Moon Landing
2020 · as Dario Cavalieri