Sergio Tòfano (August 20, 1883 – October 28, 1973) was an Italian actor, director, playwright, scene designer and illustrator. He was born in Rome.

In 1909 Tofano made his first appearance on stage with Ermete Novelli , then joined Virgilio Talli 's company (1913-1923). He soon specialized as a comic actor, giving his role a new elegance and complexity. He worked with other famous actors and directors: Dario Niccodemi (1924-1927); Luigi Almirante and Giuditta Rissone (1927-1930), Elsa Merlini , Vittorio De Sica, Evi Maltagliati , Gino Cervi etc. During those years, he made his famous performances as Doctor Knock in Jules Romains ' play, and as Professor Toti in Luigi Pirandello's "Pensaci, Giacomino!". After the War, he worked with the most important directors, like Luchino Visconti and Giorgio Strehler .

In 1917 Tofano invented, for a children's magazine, Il Corriere dei Piccoli, a famous character, Signor Bonaventura , whose adventures lasted for more than forty years.