★ HOW OLD IS CHECCO ZALONE?
Checco Zalone is 49 years old, born June 3, 1977 in IT · Gemini.
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About
Checco Zalone turned Italian comedy into box-office gold with a string of films that dominated his home country. Born Luca Pasquale Medici in 1977, he co-wrote and starred in blockbusters like Cado dalle nubi, What a Beautiful Day, Quo vado?, and Tolo Tolo, culminating in Buen Camino — Italy's highest-grossing film. A Gemini, he works as a comedian, actor, screenwriter, director, and producer.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Checco Zalone — the stage name modelled on a Barese insult — is the Italian comedian and actor who transformed regional humor into nationwide phenomenon. Born Luca Pasquale Medici on 3 June 1977, he co-wrote and starred in a series of comedy films that became box-office landmarks: Cado dalle nubi in 2009, What a Beautiful Day in 2011, Sole a catinelle in 2013, Quo vado? in 2016, and Tolo Tolo in 2020. Most recently, Buen Camino (2025) became the highest-grossing film ever released in Italy, cementing his status as a major commercial force. Beyond cinema, Zalone works as a showman, singer, musician, cabaret performer, director, and film producer. As a Life Path 33, he embodies the "master teacher" archetype — his comedy often carries social commentary beneath the surface humor. A Gemini born in June, he channels the sign's gift for communication and adaptability across multiple creative formats. He holds Italian citizenship.
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Trivia
- His stage name 'Checco Zalone' is based on the Italianised Barese insult 'Che cozzalone!' (lit. 'What a boor!') — he turned a regional insult into a household brand.
- Buen Camino (2025) broke all Italian box-office records, making Zalone one of the only modern comedians to anchor a national phenomenon film.
- He is a multi-hyphenate creator: comedian, actor, screenwriter, director, film producer, musician, and cabaret performer all in one.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Checco Zalone?
- Checco Zalone is 49 years old (born June 3, 1977).
- When is Checco Zalone's birthday?
- Checco Zalone was born on June 3, 1977.
- What is Checco Zalone's zodiac sign?
- Checco Zalone is a Gemini, born June 3, 1977.
- What is Checco Zalone's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Checco Zalone was born in 1977, the year of the Fire Snake.
- Where is Checco Zalone from?
- Checco Zalone is from IT.
- What does Checco Zalone do?
- Checco Zalone is a writer.
- Is Checco Zalone still alive?
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