Actor, director, producer and also a singer, in the early 70s Renato
formed a memorable duo with
Cochi Ponzoni ("Cochi e Renato"), when together they produced many programs for Italian television, like "Quelli della domenica", "Canzonissima" and "Il poeta e il contadino".
After this experience Pozzetto worked for many important Italian
directors. He made his debut in a leading role in 1974 in
Flavio Mogherini's film
To Love Ophelia (1974). His trademark is surreal and grotesque comedy with his characteristic awkward expression. Maybe his most brilliant performance was in _Da Grande (1987)_ which probably inspired _Big (1987)_, a film with
Tom Hanks.