Federico Basso

Federico Basso
Basso in 2026
Born (1975-01-01) 1 January 1975 (age 51)
Turin, Italy
OccupationsComedian, television writer
Years active2003–present

Federico Basso (born 1 January 1975) is an Italian comedian and television writer. He became known through his appearances on the Italian comedy television shows Zelig and Zelig Off, both as guest performer and presenter. He has also worked as a television writer on programmes including Belli dentro and Crozza Italia. In 2025, he won the fifth season of the comedy show LOL - Chi ride è fuori.

In November 2024, Basso was announced as one of five Italian personalities serving as ambassadors for the promotion of the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. On 11 January 2026, he also participated as a torchbearer in the Olympic torch relay in Turin.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2014 People Who Are Well Scaramelli Film debut
2026 Toy Story 5 Smarty Pants Italian voice dub
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Casa Pierpiero Giangiacomo Main role

Television

References

  1. ↑ "Federico Basso è il vincitore di Lol: "La gavetta a Zelig e quella serata a rischio cinghiali"". la Repubblica (in Italian). 3 April 2025.
  2. ↑ Franco, Renato (4 April 2025). "Federico Basso, da montatore (per 7 anni) al Tg4 di Emilio Fede a vincitore di Lol". Corriere della Sera (in Italian).
  3. ↑ Ariete, Valentina (3 April 2025). "LOL 5, intervista a Federico Basso: "Amo le gag fisiche: mi ispiro a Buster Keaton"". Movieplayer.it (in Italian).
  4. ↑ "Milano Cortina 2026 reveals look of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games". Designboom. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2026.
  5. ↑ "Federico Basso: "Se inciampassi come tedoforo simulerei una gag. Per me è un sogno"". La Stampa. 11 January 2026. Retrieved 23 October 2026.