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Lino Banfi 90th birthday events

Overview

Italian comic actor Lino Banfi turned 90 on 9 July 2026, a milestone first celebrated in early July 2024 with the Rai 1 documentary *Lino d’Italia – Storia di un itALIENO* and the release of his memoir *90 non mi fai paura!* published by HarperCollins. The 2024 film, directed by Marco Spagnoli, traced Banfi’s six‑decade career from post‑war avanspettacolo through the 1970s‑80s “commedia sexy” era to his later fame as Nonno Libero in *Un medico in famiglia*, and featured testimonies from Renzo Arbore, Christian De Sica, Mara Venier and Edwige Fenech. In July 2026, a second special Rai 1 documentary titled *Storia di un itALIENO* aired on 8 July, reiterating the actor’s iconic roles such as Oronzo Canà and highlighting his continued cultural relevance. That same weekend Banfi was honoured at the Premio Diomede ceremony in Canosa di Puglia. Two weeks later, on 6 July 2026, he received the Maximo Excellence Award at the Corte degli Agostiniani, where he disclosed a long‑standing on‑set habit of turning his wristwatch face inward to avoid studio‑light reflections, a practice spanning roughly 45 years. The 14th Ariano International Film Festival in Ariano Irpino, held from 27 July to 2 August 2026, presented Banfi with the Hirpus d’Oro della Carriera (career‑gold award) during its closing ceremony, further underscoring his status as a cultural icon. The festival also featured a new AI film section and a Made in Campania competition. Continuing the summer of recognitions, the 30th Festival del Cabaret in Martina Franca ran from 21 to 23 August 2026. On 23 August, Banfi was presented with the “Città di Martina Franca” prize, acknowledging his extensive contributions to theatre, cinema, television and radio.

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Elad Baadany Hoogervorst · Mario Porfito · Ariano International Film Festival · Lino Banfi

Timeline

  1. 29 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Ariano International Film Festival crowns Lino Banfi with career award

    The 14th Ariano International Film Festival in Ariano Irpino (July 27‑Aug 2) presented 65 films from 19 nations, introduced a new AI competition, honored Lino Banfi with a career award, and saw Mario Porfito’s

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lino Banfi Receives ‘Città di Martina Franca’ Award at 30th Festival del Cabaret

    At the 30th Festival del Cabaret in Martina Franca (21‑23 Aug), 90‑year‑old comedian Lino Banfi receives the “Città di Martina Franca” award, while professor Vincenzo Schettini is honored with the Sirio prize.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 12 sources
    Lino Banfi celebrates 90th birthday with documentary and tributes

    Lino Banfi turned 90 on 9 July 2026, celebrated with a Rai 1 documentary, a new autobiography and tributes recognising his six‑decade career in Italian cinema and TV.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lino Banfi reveals watch‑turning habit at Maximo Excellence Award ceremony

    At a July 6 ceremony in Italy, 90‑year‑old actor Lino Banfi received the Maximo Excellence Award and explained his habit of turning his watch face inward to avoid studio light reflections, a practice he’s used

Sources

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