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Adriano Celentano

Adriano Celentano (born January 6, 1938, Milan, Italy) is an Italian musician, film actor, pop singer, film director, composer, social activist, and television presenter. In Italy, he received the nickname "Molleggiato" (Italian: "On springs") for his way of moving on stage. Celentano is one of the most successful and influential performers in the history of Italian music. He is a two-time winner of the David di Donatello award for Best Actor for his roles in the pictures Bluff (1976) and Velvet Hands (1980). In 1989, he was awarded the highest prize of the city of Milan — the Ambrogino d’oro. Asteroid No. 6697, discovered on April 24, 1987, is named in honor of Adriano Celentano.