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Actor on record
Roberto Benigni
87Star power
- Born
- 27 October 1952
- Birthplace
- Manciano La Misericordia, Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, Italy
- Nationality
- Italy
- Industry
- Cinema Italiano
In their own file
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.
The record
1Blockbuster1Average
2 of 2 credits have a verdict, together taking $247M. The biggest was Life Is Beautiful at $230M. The rest are still counting, or never reported a budget.
