Maccio Capatonda

The Profile

Maccio Capatonda (born Marcello Macchia) is an Italian comedian, actor, writer and director known for satirical fake trailers, TV work with the Gialappa’s Band, and the series “Mario.” He debuted in cinemas with Italiano medio (2015), followed by Omicidio all’italiana (2017) and Il migliore dei mondi (2023).

Stage name of Marcello Macchia; Italian comedian/actor/director; recognized for satirical trailers and the TV series “Mario”; feature films include Italiano medio (2015), Omicidio all’italiana (2017), Il migliore dei mondi (2023); long-time collaborator with Herbert Ballerina and other Shortcut productions regulars.

Three DeBaser reviews chart Maccio Capatonda’s leap from cult trailers to feature films. Italiano medio (2015) is hailed as sensational and sharply satirical. Il migliore dei mondi (2023) riffs on Back to the Future to question nostalgia versus the present. Another review celebrates the tongue-in-cheek epic Ahia, ma sei scemo?. Overall tone: affectionate, amused, and very positive.