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Bruno Tonioli
ACTOR

Bruno Tonioli

Known for Ella Enchanted · Fuller House · Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Bruno Tonioli is primarily a world-renowned choreographer, dancer, and television personality, rather than a traditional actor. While he is globally recognized for his highly energetic judging roles on Dancing with the Stars US and the British hit show Strictly Come Dancing, he has also accumulated a handful of scripted acting credits and cameo roles throughout his career.

Snapshot 2026-10-16

Born
Nov 25, 1955
Birthplace
Ferrara, Italy
Known For
Acting

Biography

Bruno Tonioli is primarily a world-renowned choreographer, dancer, and television personality, rather than a traditional actor. While he is globally recognized for his highly energetic judging roles on Dancing with the Stars US and the British hit show Strictly Come Dancing, he has also accumulated a handful of scripted acting credits and cameo roles throughout his career.

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Known For

MOVIEElla Enchanted
Ella EnchantedChoreographer · 2004
★ 6.5
TVFuller House
Fuller HouseGiuseppe Pignoli · 2016
★ 7.4
MOVIEAbsolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Absolutely Fabulous: The MovieBruno Tonioli · 2016
★ 5.3
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self · 2003
★ 5.3
TVDancing with the Stars
Dancing with the StarsSelf - Judge · 2005
★ 6.2
TVWould I Lie to You?
Would I Lie to You?Self · 2007
★ 7.8
TV8 Out of 10 Cats
8 Out of 10 CatsSelf · 2005
★ 7.2
TVTop Gear
Top Gear1 eps · 2010
★ 6.1

Filmography

Movies

Absolute BeginnersMaltese Lodger
1986
Dead or Alive: Rip it Up LiveChoreographer
1988
Dancin' Thru the DarkChoreographer
1990
Bring Me the Head of Mavis DavisChoreographer
1997
Hotel SplendideChoreographer
2000
What a Girl WantsFashion Emcee
2003
Ella EnchantedChoreographer
2004
Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour
2010
CBeebies Presents: Strictly CinderellaSelf
2011
Any Given Tuesdayself
2013
Absolutely Fabulous: The MovieBruno Tonioli
2016
Strictly Len GoodmanSelf
2016
West Side Stories: The Making of a ClassicSelf
2016
Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco MovieSelf - Presenter
2017
Strictly Come Dancing - Bruno's Bellissimo BlackpoolHimself
2018
Grizzly II: RevengeArt Direction
2020
Grizzly II: RevengeChoreographer
2020
Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable MomentsSelf
2022
Disney 100: Remember ThatSelf
2023
Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous YearsSelf
2024
The Real Full MontySelf
2024

Television

The Bill1 eps
1984
Room 101Self · 1 eps
1994
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self · 1 eps
2003
Strictly Come DancingSelf - Judge · 435 eps
2004
8 Out of 10 CatsSelf · 2 eps
2005
Dancing with the StarsSelf - Judge · 523 eps
2005
The Friday Night ProjectSelf · 1 eps
2005
Britain's Got TalentSelf - Judge · 42 eps
2007
Would I Lie to You?Self · 1 eps
2007
Celebrity JuiceSelf · 3 eps
2008
DW
Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie AnnProducer
2008
Top Gear1 eps
2010
Through the KeyholeSelf · 1 eps
2013
Through the KeyholeSelf - Panelist · 1 eps
2013
Tipping Point: Lucky StarsSelf - Contestant · 1 eps
2013
The People's Strictly for Comic ReliefJudge · 1 eps
2015
Diddy TV3 eps
2016
Fuller HouseGiuseppe Pignoli · 1 eps
2016
Michael McIntyre's Big ShowSelf - Participant · 1 eps
2016
Paul Hollywood's Big Continental Road TripSelf · 1 eps
2017
Britain's Got Talent: UnseenJudge · 8 eps
2020
Michael McIntyre's The WheelSelf - Expert · 1 eps
2020
Blankety Blank1 eps
2021
Celebrity Wheel of FortuneSelf - Contestant · 1 eps
2021
Craig and Bruno’s Great British Road TripsSelf · 5 eps
2021
The WheelSelf - Expert · 1 eps
2022
Vanderpump VillaSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2024
TM
The MobSelf · 2 eps
2026

Photos

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