Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
October 27, 1952
Place of Birth:
Manciano La Misericordia, Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, Italy
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Roberto Benigni
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
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | I dieci comandamenti | Himself |
| 2011 | Il più grande spettacolo dopo il weekend | |
| 2008 | Roberto Benigni - Tutto Dante | Roberto Benigni |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show | Self |
| 2005 | Rockpolitik | Self |
| 2001 | Ulisse - Il piacere della scoperta | Self |
| 1999 | Beckmann | Self |
| 1998 | Vivement dimanche | Self |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show | Self |
| 1995 | Willemsens Woche | Self |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Self - Guest |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | |
| 1981 | Wetten, dass..? | Self |
| 1976 | Onda Libera | Mario Cioni |
| 1953 | The Oscars | Self |
| 1951 | Sanremo Music Festival | Self - Special Guest |
| 1951 | Sanremo Music Festival | Self - Host |