Giorgio Faletti (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒordʒo faˈletti]; 25 November 1950 – 4 July 2014) was an Italian writer, musician, actor, and comedian. Born in Asti, Piedmont, he lived on Elba Island. His books have been translated into 25 languages and published with great success in Europe, South America, China, Japan, Russia, and the United States. Faletti was a versatile artist who never ceased to demonstrate his ability to shift from one artistic field to another. As a comedian, he made a significant impact on the comedy scene, creating a series of unforgettable characters featured in successful television series such as Drive In, Emilio, and Fantastico 90. Faletti also achieved considerable acclaim as a musician over the years, beginning with the self-publication of several successful albums. In 1994, with the song "Signor Tenente," he won second place and the Critics' Prize at the San Remo Music Festival. He went on to collaborate with several great artists in Italian pop music, writing songs for Mina, Milva, Gigliola Cinquetti, and others.