About Marco Lui
Born 1975. Marco Lui is an Italian comedian and actor.
Marco Lui (born 18 July 1975) is an Italian mime and comedian under the stage name of Mr. Lui.
Biography Lui was born in Milan, Italy. Lui has a degree in physical education from the University of Verona. He began his career about 18 years performing in certain places as a cabaret artist and imitator of Michael Jackson, and later as a tourist entertainer. He later made some television appearances as a guest for Mediaset programs, including Beato fra le donne, Rose rosse, La febbre del sabato sera e Sotto a chi tocca.
Since autumn 2005 creates the screens of Italy 1 to the character of Mr. Lui, a mime in a very short gag comic that appears just before the end of advertising aimed at children (morning and afternoon). The short vignettes are inspired by the comic shorts of Mr. Bean.
Presently, probably because of the many petitions that have bombarded him in recent months, his skits have been severely reduced and replaced by the mascot's official Boing, broadcaster's children's Mediaset launched on digital terrestrial, and himself in a stacchetto, further significant reduction of the background, which shows him in front of a wall on which the logo reappears Boing. From July 2008 its gags have definitely disappeared from Italia 1 as confirmed by the comic itself, are replaced by 6 as 6 and the mascot Boing. He's always creating something new on Italy 1 but will not be present before and after the cartoons.
He also collaborates actively with Fiorello,
Lui has also directed and produced several movies, including The Book of Life (2010) and Dr Smith and the Fantastic Castle (2012).
Filmography
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Marco Lui?
Italian comedian
When was Marco Lui born?
Marco Lui was born on 18 July 1975 in Milan.
What is Marco Lui's occupation?
Marco Lui is a comedian and actor.
What nationality is Marco Lui?
Marco Lui is Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marco Lui. https://biography.guide/marco-lui/
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