Gabriele Muccino was born on May 20, 1967 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He is a director and writer, known for The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), But Forever in My Mind (1999) and Remember Me, My Love (2003). He has been married to Angelica Russo since December 22, 2012. They have one child. He was previously married to Elena Majoni.