Introduction
Daniele Antonio Battaglia, born in Messina on September 24, 1979, is a celebrated Italian actor, writer, director, and radio host. His diverse artistic journey spans theater, cinema, radio, literature, and sports commentary. Since 2004, he has been recognized as an honorary member of the Italian and European Union of Artists and Writers. Today, he continues to inspire as the artistic director of Fantasma theater company, station manager of GS Radio, and board member of A.S.A.S., where he serves as the contact person for theater and literature.
Early Life and Background
Standing tall at 191 cm, Battaglia developed a strong foundation in performing arts and communication. His versatility is reflected in his wide-ranging skills as an actor, presenter, imitator, tourist entertainer, radio host, and sports commentator covering football, Formula 1, wrestling, and tennis.
Beyond performing, he is also a published author of novels, poems, and plays. With fluency in multiple languages—including English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian—he seamlessly adapts to various dialects and accents, enriching his performances both on stage and on screen.
Professional Training
Battaglia’s career is supported by rigorous training:
- Tourism Animation Internship (2000) and Television Presentation Course (2001)
- Acting & Improvisation Workshops
- Sports Journalism Certificate (2015) from Cataliotti Tennis Workshop with Jacopo Lo Monaco (Euro Sport Italy)
- Radio Certifications (2015) from Radiospeaker.it and Accademia Radio Televisiva, trained by Dino Brown, Rosaria Renna, Max Poli, Betty Senatore, Marco Lolli, and others
- Poetry Studies (2016) at California Institute of the Arts and courses with Davide Rondoni, Valerio Massimo Manfredi, Andrea Valente, and Milo Manara
- Acting Education: Courses with Sergio Castellitto (2018), diploma in Film & Theatrical Acting (2023–2025) with Ettore Bassi, Vanessa Gravina, Giulio Scarpati, Fabio Mangolini, and Federico Moccia
- Show Business Masterclass with Rossella Brescia
Career Highlights
Theater
- Portrayed Dante Alighieri in La Divina Commedia…ma non troppo (1998)
- Co-starred in Tutti noi (2024)
- Lead role in Luigi Pirandello’s L’uomo dalla Fiore in bocca (2025)
- Directed and wrote variety shows Cultura (1999) and Mai dire Messina (1997)
- Acting Instructor at Real Italian Wrestling (2017–2023) and Extreme Italian Wrestling (2012–2013)
Film and Television
- Writer, director, and actor in short films Horror Dream (2004) and Superficialità (2015)
- Assistant director for Ettore Bassi’s Come Dio comanda (2025)
- Presenter of wrestling shows Draw (2012) and The Wrestling Corner View (2020–2024)
- Creator and actor in web series Fusi di testa on the road (2019–2020) and Speaker Life (2019)
Radio and Journalism
- Host of comedy show Fusi di testa (2003–2015)
- Presenter of Colors and Le donne della musica
- Sports commentator for UEFA Euro 2008 and FIFA World Cup 2010
- Founder of Global Show.net
- Introduced Teatro in Radio (2025), bringing theater to the airwaves
Literary Contributions
Daniele Antonio Battaglia is a prolific author with 51 publications to his name.
- Novels: The SharpShooter Saga (English & Spanish editions) and The Fire Witch—When the Sorceress was born
- Poetry Collections: My Muse (2022), Rhymes of Life (2023)
- Theatrical Works: Il cavaliere dell’amore (2023), Sogno infranto (2024)
- Instructional Books: Creative writing guides, radio hosting series (Parlare al microfono), sports commentary handbooks, and English/Spanish language courses
- Awards & Recognition: Honorable Mention for L’eternità di un istante at VII Premio Internazionale Poetico A.S.A.S. (2019) and “Diploma of Thanks” at A.S.A.S. International Poetry Day (2025)
Personal Passions and Skills
- Amateur race car driver
- Semi-professional tennis player
- Skilled computer programmer
- Fluent in multiple languages and dialects
Connect with Daniele Antonio Battaglia
- 🌐 Official Website: danielebattaglia.org
- 📘 Facebook: Daniele Antonio Battaglia
- 📸 Instagram: @rugantino7
- 🐦 X (Twitter): @Rugantino7
- 🎵 TikTok: @rugantino7
- ▶️ YouTube: Rugantino7 Channel
- 💼 LinkedIn: Daniele Antonio Battaglia
- 📚 Amazon Author Profile: Amazon
- 📖 Lulu Press: Lulu Profile
- 🎓 Udemy Instructor Profile: Udemy
Photo Credits: Maurizio Ballariano, Giuseppe Contarini
