Was born in Italy. His numerous roles are Jago in Otello, the title role in Macbeth, Ezio in Attila, Renato in Un ballo in maschera, Germont in La traviata, Don Carlo in La forza del destino, Seid in Il corsaro and Roger in Jerusalem, as well as roles such the title role in Don Giovnanni (Mozart), Barnaba in La Gioconda (Ponchielli), Mefistofele in Faust (Gounod), Rance in La fanciulla del West (Puccini), the title role in Gianni Schicchi (Pucini), Michele in Il tabaro (Puccini) as well as adding new roles constantly.