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.

Personal Info

Known For Acting

Gender Male

Birthday October 27, 1952

Place of Birth

Manciano La Misericordia, Italy

Filmography

1997

Life Is Beautiful

as Guido

Movie

1983

FF.SS. cioè '...che mi hai portato a fare sopra a Posillipo se non mi vuoi più bene?'

as Lo sceicco Beige

Movie