Luca Matteo Zizzari was born in Milan, Italy. He left home in his late teens to move to London to continue his studies and become a mechanical-engineer like his father. Even though the idea of studying mechanical engineering interested him, Luca Matteo Zizzari had always wanted to become an actor. It was only after watching Robert DeNiro's mesmerizing performance in Raging Bull that he felt compelled to follow his dream and passion.