Salvatore Ruocco
Actor · Born January 7, 1982 (44) · Naples, Italy
Salvatore Ruocco, an Italian actor hailing from the vibrant city of Naples, was born in the neighborhood of Sanita. His family later relocated to Miano, near Scampia, during his childhood. Growing up in a humble family, Salvatore's mother worked in a school while his father held a common job. As a child, Salvatore developed an interest in boxing. Growing up in a neighborhood where opportunities were limited, he saw boxing as a way to make a name for himself and become a champion. Although Salvatore possessed the skill and talent, he encountered difficulties in the boxing world where connections held more weight than raw talent alone. Despite his focus on boxing, Salvatore developed a keen interest in the world of cinema. While his exposure to movie actors was limited, he became captivated by their performances and the power of storytelling. His inspiration however was not sparked by anyone in particular. It was his instincts that led him to sign up for an acting class at a crucial juncture in his life. Salvatores early experience on stage came through his involvement in the film "Napoli Napoli Napoli" directed by Abel Ferrara. Working with Ferrara proved to be a valuable learning experience for the aspiring actor, deepening his understanding of the craft and nurturing his talent. Throughout his career, Salvatore had the privilege of collaborating with renowned directors, each leaving a lasting impression on his artistic journey. Abel Ferrara, in particular, played a significant role as a mentor and teacher to Salvatore. He regards Ferarra as one of the most brilliant directors in the world. Another notable director he worked with was Antoine Fuqua, whom Salvatore deeply admires both as a person and as a director. In fact, Fuquas film "Southpaw" had a profound impact on Salvatore's life, motivating him to leave clandestine boxing matches behind and pursue his artistic aspirations wholeheartedly. Salvatore Ruocco takes pride in all the projects he has been a part of, with each film participating in major festivals around the world. However, he highlights two of his most recent works as particularly significant: "Padre Pio" directed by Abel Ferrara and "The Equalizer 3" directed by Antoine Fuqua. These projects have further solidified Salvatore's presence in the industry and showcased his talent to a global audience. Looking ahead, Salvatore is in negotiations for upcoming projects. Although he remains tight-lipped until the contracts are signed, his fans can eagerly anticipate his future endeavors, knowing that he will bring his unique energy and dedication to each new role he takes on. Salvatore Ruocco's journey from the challenging streets of Naples to becoming a respected actor serves as a testament to his determination and unwavering passion for the art of acting.
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Biography from IMDb.
- January 7, 1982 (44)
- Naples, Italy
- Actor
- 6 on MovieCove · 13 credits in all
What are Salvatore Ruocco's films like?
Across their 5 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.
Genres
Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 · Wry 0 · Earnest 5
Light 0 · Serious 1 · Dark 4
A split, not a type: Grounded 3 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1
A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 1 · Intense 3
Steady 2 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 1
Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 0
Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 0 · Relentless 0
Casual 0 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1
Easy watch 0 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 3
A split, not a type: Resolved 2 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 2
Roles they play
- Shadowas Boxer in Gomorrah (2008)
Moods and endings
- Bittersweet1
- Tragic2
- Ambiguous2
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Salvatore Ruocco's films?
As of October 24, 2026, 5 of their 6 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.
Subscription and free streaming for Salvatore Ruocco's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
13 credits, 6 with a MovieCove page.
The Equalizer 3(2023)
Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films
Padre Pio(2022)
Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films
Zeros and Ones(2021)
Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films
Veleno(2017)
Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films
Pasolini(2014)
Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films
Take Five (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
The Dark Rises (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Ciro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
The Interval (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
Là-bas: A Criminal Education (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Gorbaciof (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Napoli, Napoli, Napoli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Gomorrah(2008)
Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films
Career shape
Star power in the 84th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 13 titles from 2008 to 2023; peak year 2023.
Film career
Peak 2023 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.
- 2008Screen debut· Gomorrah
Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.
How do Salvatore Ruocco's films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 32nd percentile, the median of all 6; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 26th percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up2
- 25th to 49th1
- Below 25th3
Shape of the crowd
2 of their 6 titles are Crowd Pleasers.
- Universally Panned1
- Divisive1
- Crowd Pleaser2
- Broadly Agreed1
- Mixed1
Reviewers score the acting 68/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 51. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Is Salvatore Ruocco's work okay for kids?
Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.
Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.
Who does Salvatore Ruocco work with?
People who share at least 2 of Salvatore Ruocco's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Abel Ferrara shares the most, 3.
Directors
- Abel FerraraShared titles: Padre Pio (2022), Zeros and Ones (2021), Pasolini (2014)See all 3 shared titles with Abel Ferrara
Writers
- Maurizio BraucciShared titles: Padre Pio (2022), Pasolini (2014), Gomorrah (2008)See all 3 shared titles with Maurizio Braucci
Actors
- Cristina ChiriacShared titles: Padre Pio (2022), Zeros and Ones (2021)See all 2 shared titles with Cristina Chiriac
- Luca LionelloShared titles: Padre Pio (2022), Pasolini (2014)See all 2 shared titles with Luca Lionello
- Valerio MastandreaShared titles: Zeros and Ones (2021), Pasolini (2014)See all 2 shared titles with Valerio Mastandrea
Composers and editors
- Joe DeliaShared titles: Padre Pio (2022), Zeros and Ones (2021)See all 2 shared titles with Joe Delia
- Leonardo Daniel BianchiShared titles: Padre Pio (2022), Zeros and Ones (2021)See all 2 shared titles with Leonardo Daniel Bianchi
Producers
- Alex LeboviciShared titles: Padre Pio (2022), Zeros and Ones (2021)See all 2 shared titles with Alex Lebovici
- Diana PhillipsShared titles: Padre Pio (2022), Zeros and Ones (2021)See all 2 shared titles with Diana Phillips
- Philipp KreuzerShared titles: Padre Pio (2022), Zeros and Ones (2021)See all 2 shared titles with Philipp Kreuzer
- Pia PatatianShared titles: Padre Pio (2022), Zeros and Ones (2021)See all 2 shared titles with Pia Patatian
