Roberto Benigni

Actor Born 1952 Manciano La Misericordia, Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, Italy 8 Movies

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.

Alongside acting, Roberto Benigni is also known as a director. His screen credits lean toward Comedy and Drama.

Roberto Benigni's most notable role to date came in Life Is Beautiful (1997), where he played Guido. He also appeared in To Rome with Love (2012) as Leopoldo. Most recently appeared in Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar (1999) as Lucius Detritus.

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