Cosimo Fusco

Cosimo Massimo Fusco (born 23 September 1962) is an Italian actor. Born in Matera, Italy, Fusco was educated in Los Angeles, Rome, and Paris. In the United States, he is best known for his role as Paolo, one of Rachel's boyfriends in the American sitcom Friends. He has had roles in several Italian, German, and American productions, including the films Gone in 60 Seconds, Coco Chanel, Angels & Demons, and The Man Who Invented Christmas. He has appeared in the shows Alias, La piovra, and The Mentalist, among others. He played the role of Judge Alberto Somaschi in the Italian series Il bene e il male from 2008 to 2009.