• BIRTHDAY: domenica 14 luglio 1940
• BIRTHPLACE: Laveno Mombello, Italy
• BIRTH SIGN: Cancer
• AGE: 83

About

Counted among the masterminds of Lombard cabaret, his particular form of humor, characterized by a surreal vein, has made him one of the best known and most appreciated protagonists of Italian comedy.

Before Fame

In 1964 he formed the comedy duo "Cochi and Renato" with Ponzoni, which made its debut at the Osteria dell''Oca in Milan. They perform at Cab 64 by forming with Enzo Jannacci, Felice Andreasi, Bruno Lauzi and Lino Toffolo in Il Gruppo Motore

Trivia

The peak of the Milanese actor''s film career came in the 1980s, during which time he starred in numerous films

Family Life

Married since 1967 to Brunella Gubler, whom he widowed on Dec. 21, 2009, by whom he had children Giacomo and Francesca.