Roberto Benigni
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.
65
Films
16
TV Shows
15
Crew Credits
Known For
81 Credits
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
2007
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Vivement dimanche
as Self
1998
Wetten, dass..?
as Self
1981
Beckmann
as Self
1999
Sanremo Music Festival
as Self - Special Guest
1951
Sanremo Music Festival
as Self - Host
1951
The Oscars
as Self
1953
Life Is Beautiful
as Guido
1997
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as Self
1996
Untouchable
as Self (archive footage)
2019
Behind the Camera
15 CreditsLife Is Beautiful
Director
1997
Pinocchio
Director
2002
The Monster
Director, Producer
1994
Johnny Stecchino
Director
1991
The Little Devil
Director
1988
The Tiger and the Snow
Director, Writer
2005
Onda Libera
Writer
1976
Coffee and Cigarettes
Writer
1986
Nothing Left to Do But Cry
Director
1984
Seeking Asylum
Writer
1979
You Upset Me
Director
1983
Farewell to Enrico Berlinguer
Director
1984