Emerging from Castellammare di Stabia, Amato built his craft across stage, screen and television, eventually adding writing and politics to his repertoire. He became a familiar face in Italian households through series such as La squadra, Il Grande Torino, L'uomo sbagliato, L'ultimo padrino and Il coraggio di Angela, while his film work ranged from early collaborations with Nanni Loy and Giuseppe…
