De Rienzo was born in Naples and raised in Rome. In 2001, De Rienzo appeared in three films:
Fat Girl,
Gioco con la morte, and
Santa Maradona. He received a
David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actor for his work in
Santa Maradona. In 2004, De Rienzo starred in
A/R andata+ritorno. As of 2005
Blood, Death Does Not Exist has been released, a film which De Rienzo acted in, wrote, and directed.
Blood, Death Does Not Exist won the Best Feature and the Grand Chameleon Awards at the
Brooklyn Film Festival in 2006. De Rienzo acted in television productions, including the miniseries
Nassiryia – Per non Dimenticare;
My House in Umbria; and
Aldo Moro – Il Presidente. He also appeared in the 2009 film
Fortapasc. De Rienzo died at his home in Rome on the evening of 15 July 2021 from a heart attack. He was 44. The
Procura of
Roma has opened file and
investigation into
death as result of another
crime. An
autopsy was ordered for suspected
drug use. On 30 September 2021, it was confirmed that De Rienzo died of an accidental
drug overdose. ==Filmography==