Also Known As: Roberto Remigio Benigni , 羅貝托·貝尼尼, روبرتو بنینی
Roberto Benigni
📍Born 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.
Known For
Night on Earth
as Cab Driver Rome
Coffee and Cigarettes
as Roberto (segment "Strange to Meet You")
Life Is Beautiful
as Guido
Down by Law
as Roberto
Pinocchio
as Pinocchio
The Tiger and the Snow
as Attilio de Giovanni
Womanlight
as Bartender at Clapsy's
Francesco - The Canticle
as Self - Host
The Monster
as Loris
Johnny Stecchino
as Dante Ceccarini / Johnny Stecchino
Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar
as Lucius Detritus
The Magic of Fellini
as Self (archive footage)
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
October 27, 1952
Place of Birth
Manciano La Misericordia, Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, Italy
Department
Acting
Popularity
2.3
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
89
Acting Roles
49
Crew Roles
69
Movies
20
TV Shows