Massimo Ceccherini (born 23 May 1965) is an Italian actor, film director, comedian and screenwriter.

[1] Born in Florence, Ceccherini is the son of a plasterer, he seemed destined for the same profession, but his father was attracted to the world of entertainment.

Ceccherini made his first television appearance in the program La Corrida and for years pursued a musical career with his friend Alessandro Paci.

He became known to television viewers in the cabaret show Videomusic, Aria Fresca, conducted by a young Carlo Conti.

In 1994, alongside Paolo Villaggio, Ceccherini appeared in Dear Goddamned Friends, directed by Mario Monicelli.