
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