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Roberto Benigni

Roberto Benigni

Acting · Born 1952-10-27 · Manciano La Misericordia, Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, Italy

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9 titles in this catalog, 8 of them scored with a median Balasaur Score of 65. Roberto Benigni appears most often alongside Nicoletta Braschi (3 titles).

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.

Acting 86

Writing 16

Directing 10

Crew 3

Production 2

Creator 2