Let's make this birthday one to remember.

88 years old (Born on July 11, 1936)

Happy Birthday to the incredible Lino Banfi! With over fifty years of cinematic magic—from comic masterpieces like "Il Commissario Lo Gatto" to the legendary antics in "L'Allenatore Nel Pallone"—your wit never ages. Watching you coach fictional football teams (and confusing police commissioners) has certainly improved Italy’s comedic standards beyond pasta and pizza.

Even today, your films remain as hilarious as ever—we still quote your jokes at parties, hoping our friends won’t notice we've copied them from 1984. You haven't just entertained generations: you've granted us lifelong permission to laugh loudly and proudly. Buon Compleanno, dear maestro!