Quick Facts
Born:
1952-10-27
Birthplace:
Manciano La Misericordia, Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, Italy
Credits:
86 Total Roles
Roberto Benigni
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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.
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.
Known For
Life Is Beautiful
Guido
To Rome with Love
Leopoldo
Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar
Lucius Detritus
Pinocchio
Mister Geppetto
Nothing Left to Do But Cry
Saverio
Johnny Stecchino
Dante Ceccarini / Johnny Stecchino
Coffee and Cigarettes
Roberto (segment "Strange to Meet You")
Night on Earth
Cab Driver Rome
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pietro - A man in the wind MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | The Singing Priest MOVIE | Dr. John |
| 2025 | The dream MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Sanremo 2023. Tra Palco e realtà MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Francesco - The canticle MOVIE | Self - Host |
| 2022 | I magnifici 4 della risata MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | We Are Cinema MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2021 | Alida Valli: In Her Own Words MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Paolo Conte, Come Away with Me MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Pinocchio MOVIE | Mister Geppetto |