Roberto Benigni

Acting

Born October 27, 1952 · Manciano La Misericordia, Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, Italy

Also known as Roberto Remigio Benigni · 羅貝托·貝尼尼 · روبرتو بنینی

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.

Awards & recognition

Golden Lion — Lifetime Achievement · 2021
Honorary Lumière Award · 2020
honorary doctor of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven · 2007
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic · 2005
European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award · 2000

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Academy Award — Best Actor · 1999
BAFTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1999
David di Donatello — Best Actor · 1998
European Film Award — Best Actor · 1998
European Film Award — Best Film · 1998
Nastro d'Argento — Best Actor · 1998
Nastro d'Argento — Best Actor · 1992
David di Donatello — Best Actor · 1989
Nastro d'Argento — Best Actor · 1987
Ciak d'oro - Best Lead Actor
Ciak d'oro - best supporting actor
David di Donatello — Best Director
David di Donatello — Best Original Script
David di Donatello Award — Lifetime Achievement
David di Donatello School Award
Globo d'oro — best screenplay
Globo d'oro — Livetime Achievement
Globo d'oro — best film
Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit — Culture and Art
Nastro d'Argento — Best Screenplay
Nastro d'Argento — Best Supporting Actor
Nastro d'Argento — Best Subject
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1999 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Director · 1999 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1999 · nominated
European Film Award — Best Actor · 1998 · nominated
European Film Award — Best Film · 1998 · nominated