Roberto Benigni

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.

Roberto Benigni is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Last Fellini (2026), Pinocchio (2019), Once Upon a Time: Tonino Delli Colli, Cinematographer (2019), Cinque mondi (2016), To Rome with Love (2012), The Biggest Show After the Weekend (2011), Collezione di risate (2006), Rockpolitik (2005). The recorded credits span 1979 to 2026, including 21 movies and 4 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.