The Italian Global Series 2026 will welcome Titus Welliver, one of the most respected actors in contemporary television, who will receive the Maximo Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to international television drama.
With a career spanning film, television and theatre, Welliver has become known for bringing depth and complexity to some of the most memorable characters in modern storytelling.
From theatre to acclaimed television roles
The son of renowned landscape painter Neil Welliver and fashion illustrator Norma Cripps, Titus Welliver initially pursued a career in the visual arts before turning to acting.
He built his craft on stage, performing in productions including American Buffalo by David Mamet, Henry IV, Naked, and Riff Raff, before moving into film and television.
Over the years, he has collaborated with some of Hollywood’s most celebrated filmmakers, appearing in acclaimed films such as Gone Baby Gone, The Town, and the Academy Award-winning Argo, directed by Ben Affleck.
His television credits include major series such as Lost, Deadwood, The Good Wife, Sons of Anarchy, and The Last Ship, making him one of the most recognizable actors in American television.
The success of Bosch and Bosch: Legacy
Worldwide, Titus Welliver is best known for portraying detective Harry Bosch in the hit Amazon Prime Video series Bosch and its sequel Bosch: Legacy.
His performance has earned widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics, establishing Harry Bosch as one of the defining detectives of contemporary television and making Welliver a leading figure in the crime drama genre.
Among Welliver’s upcoming projects is The Westies, the new MGM+ crime drama inspired by the notorious Irish-American gang that operated in New York City. The series further strengthens his long-standing connection to compelling crime stories and morally complex characters.
Meeting audiences at Italian Global Series
The presentation of the Maximo Excellence Award will be one of the highlights of the Italian Global Series 2026.
The event will also give audiences the opportunity to meet Titus Welliver and revisit the key moments of a career that has helped shape modern television drama through unforgettable performances across some of the industry’s most acclaimed series.
