Massimo Boldi Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Height, Christian De Sica, Films, Career

Massimo Antonio Boldi also known as Massimo Boldi is a legendary Italian comedian, actor, film producer, and television personality, widely regarded as one of the kings of Italian comedy cinema.

He is especially famous for his roles in the cinepanettoni holiday comedy films and his iconic on-screen partnership with Christian De Sica.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Massimo Antonio Boldi
• Stage Name: Massimo Boldi
• Born: July 23, 1945
• Age: 80 years old
• Birthplace: Luino, Varese, Lombardy, Italy
• Nationality: Italian
• Ethnicity: Italian
• Occupation: Comedian, Actor
• Height: Approximately 1.77 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: One brother
• Spouse: Marisa Selo
• Children: Three daughters
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: 10 million euros

Early Life

Massimo Boldi was born on July 23, 1945, in Luino, a small town on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy. In 1955, at age 10, his family moved to Milan due to economic difficulties, settling in the Ticinese neighborhood.

He attended evening classes while working as a window-dresser and later as a door-to-door pastry salesman.

In the late 1960s, he began performing in cabaret and as a drummer in bands, transitioning into stand-up comedy at nightclubs. During the 1970s, he paused performing to manage a bar-latteria in Milan before fully dedicating himself to entertainment.

Career

Boldi‘s career gained momentum in the 1970s and 1980s through cabaret, TV appearances, and film roles, often portraying bourgeois Milanese characters with dialect humor and memorable catchphrases.

He achieved massive popularity through his long collaboration with Christian De Sica in over 20 films, starting with Vacanze di Natale (1983) and including Natale sul Nilo (2002), Natale in India (2003), and Christmas in Love (2004). Their partnership grossed hundreds of millions in equivalent value.

After separating from De Sica in 2004 (following his wife’s illness and death), Boldi continued with solo projects like Olé (2006), Matrimonio alle Bahamas (2007), Matrimonio al Sud (2015), and A Capodanno tutti da me (2024, released for New Year’s 2025 and available on platforms like Prime, Infinity, Sky).

He also appeared in TV series such as Un ciclone in famiglia (2005 onward).

In 2025, he received a Special Award for the Art of Italian Comedy from the Ministry of Culture at the Rome Film Festival. Recent news includes his removal from the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic torch relay list in January 2026 over controversial remarks in an interview.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @massimoboldi

Personal Life

Massimo Boldi married Marisa Selo on September 29, 1973; they had three daughters named with the initial “M.” Marisa passed away on April 30, 2004, after battling cancer. He is a grandfather to several grandchildren.

Post-2004, he had relationships, including with singer Irene Fornaciari. In 2018, he underwent urgent heart surgery but recovered.

At 80, he remains active, reflecting on his career, family, and personal experiences like anxiety before performances and his enduring bond with De Sica (reunited in projects like Amici come prima in 2018).

Net Worth

Massimo Boldi‘s net worth is estimated at around 10 million euros. Earnings derive from decades of film roles (especially high-grossing cinepanettoni, where he earned significant sums per film in past decades), producing, TV appearances, and related activities.

Filmography

• Vacanze di Natale series and spin-offs (1980s–2000s, with De Sica)
• Natale sul Nilo (2002)
• Natale in India (2003)
• Christmas in Love (2004)
• Olé (2006)
• Matrimonio alle Bahamas (2007)
• Matrimonio al Sud (2015)
• Amici come prima (2018, reunion with De Sica)
• A Capodanno tutti da me (2024)
• TV: Un ciclone in famiglia, others