Roberto Benigni
Known For
Acting
Born
1952-10-27 in Manciano La Misericordia, Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, Italy
Biography
Roberto Benigni, (born October 27, 1952, Misericordia, Arezzo, Italy), Italian actor and director known for his comedic work, most notably La vita è bella (1997; Life Is Beautiful), for which he won an Academy Award for best actor. Benigni was the son of a poor tenant farmer who had worked in a German forced-labour camp during World War II. The elder Benigni used humour in retelling his experiences, which helped shape his son’s comedic skill. Benigni briefly attended a Jesuit seminary in Florence, and, after a stint as a magician’s assistant, he joined an underground theatre group in the late 1960s.
Most Known For
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Wetten, dass..?
as Self
The Oscars
as Self
Vivement dimanche
as Self
Sanremo Music Festival
as Self - Special Guest
Sanremo Music Festival
as Self - Host
Beckmann
as Self
Life Is Beautiful
as Guido
Untouchable
as Self (archive footage)
Pinocchio
as Pinocchio
Ulisse - Il piacere della scoperta
as Self
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as Self
Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar
as Lucius Detritus
Cesare Zavattini
as Self
Pinocchio
as Mister Geppetto
Night on Earth
as Cab Driver Rome
Cinque mondi
as Self
Coffee and Cigarettes
as Roberto (segment "Strange to Meet You")