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Roberto Benigni
Acting

Roberto Benigni

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

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Roberto Benigni

Life Is Beautiful
Movie
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Life Is Beautiful

1997
TMDB4.2
To Rome with Love
Movie
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To Rome with Love

2012
TMDB2.9
Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar
Movie
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Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar

1999
TMDB3.0
Pinocchio
Movie
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Pinocchio

2019
TMDB3.3
Nothing Left to Do But Cry
Movie
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Nothing Left to Do But Cry

1984
TMDB3.9
The Graham Norton Show
TV
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The Graham Norton Show

2007
TMDB3.6
Night on Earth
Movie
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Night on Earth

1991
TMDB3.8
Coffee and Cigarettes
Movie
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Coffee and Cigarettes

2004
TMDB3.5
Johnny Stecchino
Movie
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Johnny Stecchino

1991
TMDB3.6
Down by Law
Movie
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Down by Law

1986
TMDB3.7

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (138 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Pietro - A Man in the WindPietro - A Man in the WindSelf / AppearanceMovie2025
The Singing PriestThe Singing PriestDr. JohnMovie2025
The DreamThe DreamSelf / AppearanceMovie2025
Sanremo 2023. Tra Palco e realtàSanremo 2023. Tra Palco e realtàSelfMovie2023
Francesco - The CanticleFrancesco - The CanticleSelf - HostMovie2022
Francesco - The CanticleFrancesco - The CanticleWriterMovie2022
Francesco - The CanticleFrancesco - The CanticleProducerMovie2022
I magnifici 4 della risataI magnifici 4 della risataSelf / AppearanceMovie2022
We Are CinemaWe Are CinemaSelf (archive footage)Movie2021
Alida Valli: In Her Own WordsAlida Valli: In Her Own WordsSelfMovie2021
Paolo Conte, Come Away with MePaolo Conte, Come Away with MeSelfMovie2020
PinocchioPinocchioMister GeppettoMovie2019
Cecchi Gori - Una famiglia italianaCecchi Gori - Una famiglia italianaSelfMovie2019
UntouchableUntouchableSelf (archive footage)Movie2019
Once Upon a Time: Tonino Delli Colli, CinematographerOnce Upon a Time: Tonino Delli Colli, CinematographerHimselfMovie2019
Evviva GiuseppeEvviva GiuseppeHimselfMovie2017
La voce di FantozziLa voce di FantozziSé stessoMovie2017
Marco Ferreri: Dangerous But NecessaryMarco Ferreri: Dangerous But NecessarySelfMovie2017
Cinque mondiCinque mondiSelfMovie2016
The Last LaughThe Last LaughSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie2016
The Ten CommandmentsThe Ten CommandmentsHimselfTV Series2014
The Ten CommandmentsThe Ten CommandmentsCreatorTV Series2014
Red Chairs - Parma and the CinemaRed Chairs - Parma and the CinemaSelf (archive footage)Movie2014
The Most Beautiful in the WorldThe Most Beautiful in the WorldHimselfMovie2012
Opinioni di un clown - Roberto BenigniOpinioni di un clown - Roberto BenigniSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
Close UpClose UpSelf (archive footage)Movie2012
To Rome with LoveTo Rome with LoveLeopoldoMovie2012
Revisiting Life is Beautiful 15 Years AfterSelf - (archival audio)Movie2012
The Biggest Show After the WeekendThe Biggest Show After the WeekendSelf / AppearanceTV Series2011
La commedia di Amos PoeLa commedia di Amos PoeNarrator (voice)Movie2010
Isabella Rossellini - Aus dem Leben eines SchmetterlingsIsabella Rossellini - Aus dem Leben eines SchmetterlingsSelfMovie2010
Roberto Benigni - Tutto DanteRoberto Benigni - Tutto DanteRoberto BenigniTV Series2008
Roberto Benigni - Tutto DanteRoberto Benigni - Tutto DanteCreatorTV Series2008
I VicerèI VicerèThanksMovie2007
The Graham Norton ShowThe Graham Norton ShowSelfTV Series2007
Collezione di risateCollezione di risateSelf / AppearanceTV Series2006
RockpolitikRockpolitikSelfTV Series2005
The Tiger and the SnowThe Tiger and the SnowAttilio de GiovanniMovie2005
The Tiger and the SnowThe Tiger and the SnowDirectorMovie2005
The Tiger and the SnowThe Tiger and the SnowWriterMovie2005
Coffee and CigarettesCoffee and CigarettesRoberto (segment "Strange to Meet You")Movie2004
Caterina in the Big CityCaterina in the Big CitySelfMovie2003
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary SpecialLate Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary SpecialSelfMovie2003
Fellini: I'm a Born LiarFellini: I'm a Born LiarSelf - La Voce della LunaMovie2003
Cesare ZavattiniCesare ZavattiniSelfMovie2003
PinocchioPinocchioPinocchioMovie2002
PinocchioPinocchioDirectorMovie2002
PinocchioPinocchioScreenplayMovie2002
PinocchioPinocchioStoryMovie2002
The Magic of FelliniThe Magic of FelliniSelf (archive footage)Movie2002
La strana coppia. Incontro con Age e ScarpelliLa strana coppia. Incontro con Age e ScarpelliSelfMovie2001
Ulisse - The Pleasure of DiscoveryUlisse - The Pleasure of DiscoverySelfTV Series2001
Asterix and Obelix Take On CaesarAsterix and Obelix Take On CaesarLucius DetritusMovie1999
BeckmannBeckmannSelfTV Series1999
Vivement dimancheVivement dimancheSelfTV Series1998
Life Is BeautifulLife Is BeautifulGuidoMovie1997
Life Is BeautifulLife Is BeautifulDirectorMovie1997
Life Is BeautifulLife Is BeautifulScreenplayMovie1997
Life Is BeautifulLife Is BeautifulStoryMovie1997
HARDtalkHARDtalkSelf / AppearanceTV Series1997
TuttoBenigni 95/96TuttoBenigni 95/96Roberto BenigniMovie1996
TuttoBenigni 95/96TuttoBenigni 95/96DirectorMovie1996
TuttoBenigni 95/96TuttoBenigni 95/96Stage DirectorMovie1996
TuttoBenigni 95/96TuttoBenigni 95/96WriterMovie1996
TuttoBenigni 95/96TuttoBenigni 95/96IdeaMovie1996
TuttoBenigni 95/96TuttoBenigni 95/96StoryMovie1996
TuttoBenigni 95/96TuttoBenigni 95/96ScreenplayMovie1996
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelfTV Series1996
Willemsens WocheSelfTV Series1995
The MonsterThe MonsterLorisMovie1994
The MonsterThe MonsterDirectorMovie1994
The MonsterThe MonsterProducerMovie1994
The MonsterThe MonsterScreenplayMovie1994
The MonsterThe MonsterStoryMovie1994
Peter and the Wolf: A Prokofiev FantasyPeter and the Wolf: A Prokofiev FantasyNarrator (voice, Italian version)Movie1993
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestTV Series1993
Son of the Pink PantherSon of the Pink PantherGendarme Jacques GambrelliMovie1993
Look to the SkyLook to the SkyThanksMovie1993
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoThe Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf / AppearanceTV Series1992
Night on EarthNight on EarthCab Driver RomeMovie1991
Johnny StecchinoJohnny StecchinoDante Ceccarini / Johnny StecchinoMovie1991
Johnny StecchinoJohnny StecchinoDirectorMovie1991
Johnny StecchinoJohnny StecchinoScreenplayMovie1991
Johnny StecchinoJohnny StecchinoStoryMovie1991
The Voice of the MoonThe Voice of the MoonIvo SalviniMovie1990
Towards the Moon with FelliniTowards the Moon with FelliniHimselfMovie1990
Mystery TrainMystery TrainThanksMovie1989
The Little DevilThe Little DevilGiudittaMovie1988
The Little DevilThe Little DevilDirectorMovie1988
The Little DevilThe Little DevilStoryMovie1988
The Little DevilThe Little DevilScreenplayMovie1988
Coffee and CigarettesCoffee and CigarettesRobertoMovie1987
Coffee and CigarettesCoffee and CigarettesWriterMovie1987
Down by LawDown by LawRobertoMovie1986
Nothing Left to Do But CryNothing Left to Do But CrySaverioMovie1984
Nothing Left to Do But CryNothing Left to Do But CryDirectorMovie1984
Nothing Left to Do But CryNothing Left to Do But CryStoryMovie1984
Nothing Left to Do But CryNothing Left to Do But CryScreenplayMovie1984
Farewell to Enrico BerlinguerFarewell to Enrico BerlinguerSelfMovie1984
Farewell to Enrico BerlinguerFarewell to Enrico BerlinguerDirectorMovie1984
FF.SS. cioè '...che mi hai portato a fare sopra a Posillipo se non mi vuoi più bene?'FF.SS. cioè '...che mi hai portato a fare sopra a Posillipo se non mi vuoi più bene?'Lo sceicco BeigeMovie1983
Roberto Benigni: TuttoBenigniRoberto Benigni: TuttoBenigniHimselfMovie1983
Roberto Benigni: TuttoBenigniRoberto Benigni: TuttoBenigniWriterMovie1983
Roberto Benigni: TuttoBenigniRoberto Benigni: TuttoBenigniIdeaMovie1983
Roberto Benigni: TuttoBenigniRoberto Benigni: TuttoBenigniStoryMovie1983
Roberto Benigni: TuttoBenigniRoberto Benigni: TuttoBenigniScreenplayMovie1983
You Upset MeYou Upset MeBenignoMovie1983
You Upset MeYou Upset MeDirectorMovie1983
You Upset MeYou Upset MeStoryMovie1983
You Upset MeYou Upset MeScreenplayMovie1983
Morto Troisi, viva Troisi!Morto Troisi, viva Troisi!The anonymous childhood friend / SelfMovie1982
Telepatria international ovvero niente paura siamo italianiTelepatria international ovvero niente paura siamo italianiDante AlighieriTV Series1981
The SoupThe SoupIl maestroMovie1981
Wetten, dass..?Wetten, dass..?SelfTV Series1981
In the Pope's EyeIn the Pope's EyeselfMovie1980
Il resto del Pap'occhioIl resto del Pap'occhioselfMovie1980
The Days Are NumberedThe Days Are NumberedIl professoreMovie1979
Seeking AsylumSeeking AsylumRobertoMovie1979
Seeking AsylumSeeking AsylumWriterMovie1979
WomanlightWomanlightBartender at Clapsy'sMovie1979
LunaLunaUpholstererMovie1979
Tigers in LipstickTigers in LipstickThe PrincipalMovie1979
CinématonCinématonN°801Movie1978
Ladra di sogniLadra di sogniSelf / AppearanceMovie1978
Il parolaioIl parolaioClienteMovie1978
Vita da CioniVita da CioniSelf / AppearanceMovie1978
Il comizioIl comizioSelf / AppearanceMovie1978
Il comizioIl comizioScreenplayMovie1978
Berlinguer: I Love YouBerlinguer: I Love YouMario CioniMovie1977
Berlinguer: I Love YouBerlinguer: I Love YouScreenplayMovie1977
Berlinguer: I Love YouBerlinguer: I Love YouStoryMovie1977
Onda LiberaOnda LiberaMario CioniTV Series1976
Onda LiberaOnda LiberaWriterTV Series1976
The OscarsThe OscarsSelfTV Series1953
Sanremo Music FestivalSanremo Music FestivalSelf - Special GuestTV Series1951
Sanremo Music FestivalSanremo Music FestivalSelf - HostTV Series1951
Roberto Benigni - Inno Di MameliRoberto Benigni - Inno Di MameliSelf / AppearanceMovie—
TuttoDanteCreatorTV Series—