In January 2016, his film ''Quo Vado?'' grossed over EUR22m (£16.5m) over the three-day holiday weekend at the beginning of the year, nearly equaling the total that ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' had made in three weeks.
He has a degree in law.
His art name is modeled on the Apulian insult ''Che cozzalone'' which literally means ''What a stupid''.
Engaged to Mariangela Eboli since 2005.
Two daughters with Mariangela: Gaia (b. February 2013) and Greta (b.January 2017).