Roberto Benigni Italian Actor From Castiglion Fiorentino
Roberto Benigni · film director and screenwriter · Italian
Known for
Biography
Roberto Benigni, born 27 October 1952 in Castiglion Fiorentino, is an Italian actor. He is currently 73 years old. He is recognised for appearances in To Rome with Love (2012) and "FF.SS." – Cioè: "...che mi hai portato a fare sopra a Posillipo se non mi vuoi più bene?" (1983).
He appears in Berlinguer, I Love You (1977), the earliest title among his listed credits. He has 33 films on record from 1977 to 2019. Roles on record include Lucius Detritus in Asterix & Obelix Take On Caesar (1999), Geppetto in Pinocchio (2019) and Guido Orefice in Life Is Beautiful (1997). The records also name him as director on 9 titles, including The Tiger and the Snow, and writer on 12 titles, including The Tiger and the Snow.
On the music side, 4 albums are listed, such as Quanto t'ho amato (2002). Record labels on file include Philips Records. The records name Nothing Left to Do But Cry, The Monster and Life Is Beautiful among his notable work.
The records list 28 awards won and 5 nominations for him. He won Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor in 1987, the earliest award on record. The most recent win on record is Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 2021.
Filmography
33 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Pinocchio | Geppetto | Film |
| 2012 | To Rome with Love | Film | |
| 2011 | Silvio Forever | Film | |
| 2005 | The Tiger and the Snow | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2003 | Caterina in the Big City | Film | |
| 2003 | Coffee and Cigarettes | Film | |
| 2002 | Fellini: I'm a Born Liar | Film | |
| 2002 | Pinocchio | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1999 | Asterix & Obelix Take On Caesar | Lucius Detritus | Film |
| 1997 | Life Is Beautiful | Guido Orefice, Writer, Director | Film |
| 1994 | The Monster | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1993 | Son of the Pink Panther | Film | |
| 1991 | Johnny Stecchino | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1991 | Night on Earth | Film | |
| 1990 | The Voice of the Moon | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Little Devil | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1986 | Coffee and Cigarettes: Strange to Meet You | Writer | Film |
| 1986 | Down by Law | Film | |
| 1984 | Farewell to Enrico Berlinguer | Director | Film |
| 1984 | Nothing Left to Do But Cry | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1983 | "FF.SS." – Cioè: "...che mi hai portato a fare sopra a Posillipo se non mi vuoi più bene?" | Film | |
| 1983 | Personal Effects | Film | |
| 1983 | Tu mi turbi | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1983 | Tuttobenigni | Writer | Film |
| 1982 | Morto Troisi, viva Troisi! | Film | |
| 1981 | Il minestrone | Film | |
| 1980 | In the Pope's Eye | Film | |
| 1979 | La Luna | Film | |
| 1979 | Seeking Asylum | Writer | Film |
| 1979 | Tigers in Lipstick | Film | |
| 1979 | Womanlight | Film | |
| 1978 | Cinématon | Film | |
| 1977 | Berlinguer, I Love You | Writer | Film |
Awards and nominations
28 won, 5 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement | Won | |
| 2020 | Honorary Lumière Award | Won | |
| 2007 | honorary doctor of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven | Won | |
| 2005 | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won | |
| 2000 | European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award | Won | |
| 1999 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Life Is Beautiful | Won |
| 1999 | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won | |
| 1998 | David di Donatello for Best Actor | Life Is Beautiful | Won |
| 1998 | European Film Award for Best Actor | Life Is Beautiful | Won |
| 1998 | European Film Award for Best Film | Life Is Beautiful | Won |
| 1998 | Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor | Won | |
| 1992 | Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor | Won | |
| 1989 | David di Donatello for Best Actor | The Little Devil | Won |
| 1987 | Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor | Won | |
| Ciak d'oro - Best Lead Actor | Won |
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| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciak d'oro - best supporting actor | Won | ||
| David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement | Won | ||
| David di Donatello for Best Director | Won | ||
| David di Donatello for Best Original Script | Won | ||
| David di Donatello School Award | Won | ||
| Globo d'oro for best film | Won | ||
| Globo d'oro for best screenplay | Won | ||
| Globo d'oro for Livetime Achievement | Won | ||
| Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art | Won | ||
| Nastro d'Argento for Best Screenplay | Won | ||
| Nastro d'Argento for Best Subject | Won | ||
| Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | Won | ||
| 1999 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Life Is Beautiful | Nominated |
| 1999 | Academy Award for Best Director | Life Is Beautiful | Nominated |
| 1999 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Life Is Beautiful | Nominated |
| 1998 | European Film Award for Best Actor | Life Is Beautiful | Nominated |
| 1998 | European Film Award for Best Film | Life Is Beautiful | Nominated |
Discography
4 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Quanto t'ho amato | Album |
| 1996 | Canzoni del tour 95/96 | Album |
| 1995 | Roberto Benigni | Album |
| 1972 | Il cabaret di Roberto Benigni | Album |
Personal life
He has been married to Nicoletta Braschi since 1991.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Roberto Benigni?
Roberto Benigni is 73 years old, born on 27 October 1952 in Castiglion Fiorentino.
What is Roberto Benigni known for?
Roberto Benigni is known for To Rome with Love (2012) and "FF.SS." – Cioè: "...che mi hai portato a fare sopra a Posillipo se non mi vuoi più bene?" (1983).
What is Roberto Benigni’s nationality?
Roberto Benigni is Italian, born in Castiglion Fiorentino.
Who is Roberto Benigni married to?
Roberto Benigni is married to Nicoletta Braschi; they married in 1991.
Has Roberto Benigni won any awards?
Yes. 28 awards are on record, including Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement (2021).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q23301), accessed October 2026
- Photo: it:User:Starlight · Public domain
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