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.
TV Shows(19)
The Ten Commandments
Himself
The Biggest Show After the Weekend
Roberto Benigni - Tutto Dante
Roberto Benigni
The Graham Norton Show
Self
Collezione di risate
Rockpolitik
Self
Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery
Self
Beckmann
Self
Vivement dimanche
Self
HARDtalk
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self
Willemsens Woche
Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Wetten, dass..?
Self
Onda Libera
Mario Cioni
The Oscars
Self
Sanremo Music Festival
Self - Special Guest
Sanremo Music Festival
Self - Host