Roberto Benigni

Born in October 27th, 1952

From Manciano La Misericordia, Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, Italy

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.

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Roberto Benigni Movies

Pinocchio Poster
December 25, 2020
Untouchable Poster
January 25, 2019
The Last Laugh Poster
April 18, 2016
And the Oscar Goes To... Poster
February 1, 2014
To Rome with Love Poster
June 22, 2012
The Tiger and the Snow Poster
October 14, 2005

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