Wissenswertes

His father is from Naples, Italy, and mother is from Glasgow, Scotland.

He is currently Professor of Broadcast Media at the University of Oxford. (November 2005)

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2012 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to broadcasting.

Describes comedian and filmmaker Woody Allen as his comedy hero.

He seriously considered becoming a priest when he was a teenager.

Has three children: Emilio Iannucci, Marcello Iannucci and Carmella Iannucci.

He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours List for his services to Film and Television. He is a Writer, Director and Producer in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England.

Received two honorary degrees (both Doctor of Letters) from the University of Glasgow (June 2011) and the University of Exeter (July 2012).