Massimo Ranieri is an Italian actor and singer. He began recording under the pseudonym Gianni Rock in New York in 1964 before returning home to Italy to pursue careers in music, film, and television. Ranieri released the albums 'E Cchiù Bell' Canzone 'E Massimo Ranieri, La faccia del mare, and Massimo Ranieri. He also released songs such as Perdere L'amore, Rose rosse, and Un giorno bellissimo. He has appeared in the documentary Passione and the films Metello and Death Rage.