Roberto Benigni was born on October 27, 1952, in Manciano La Misericordia, Arezzo, Italy.

Career. Roberto Benigni is an Italian actor, director, , and comedian. He is known for his humor and energetic style. He began his career as a cabaret performer and stand-up comedian before becoming a prominent figure in Italian cinema.

Comedy. Roberto Benigni is known for his exuberant and surreal humor coarse and somewhat vulgar. He has performed successful theater and television shows, making significant contributions to Italian comedy culture.

Filmography. In addition to "Life is Beautiful," Benigni has acted in and directed numerous other successful films, including "Johnny Stecchino" (1991), "The Monster" (1994), and "Pinocchio" (2002).

Social Activism. Benigni is active in social activities as migrants assistance.

Filmography

Berlinguer ti voglio bene (1977)

• Director: Giuseppe Bertolucci
• Genre: Comedy
• Plot: A series of comedic sketches showcasing the talent of Roberto Benigni as various characters.

Down by Law (1986)

• Director: Jim Jarmusch
• Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
• Plot: The story of the misadventures and friendship of three men who are arrested and imprisoned together.

La voce della luna (The Voice of the Moon) (1990)

• Director: Federico Fellini
• Genre: Comedy, Drama
• Plot: A man wanders through the countryside, listening to various voices of the moon and other people.

Johnny Stecchino (1991)

• Director: Roberto Benigni
• Genre: Comedy, Crime
• Plot: A comedy about a man who is mistaken for a Mafia boss who looks just like him.

Il Mostro (The Monster) (1994)

• Director: Roberto Benigni
• Genre: Comedy, Mystery
• Plot: A man is mistakenly identified as a serial killer, leading to a series of humorous events.

La vita è bella (Life Is Beautiful) (1997)

• Director: Roberto Benigni
• Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
• Plot: A Jewish Italian bookshop owner uses his imagination to shield his son from the horrors of internment in a Nazi concentration camp.

Pinocchio (2002)

• Director: Roberto Benigni
• Genre: Fantasy, Family
• Plot: A live-action adaptation of the classic story of a wooden puppet who comes to life.

La tigre e la neve (The Tiger and the Snow) (2005)

• Director: Roberto Benigni
• Genre: Comedy, Romance, War
• Plot: A love-struck Italian poet is stuck in Iraq at the onset of an American invasion.

To Rome with Love (2012)

• Director: Woody Allen
• Genre: Comedy, Romance
• Plot: Multiple stories of romance intertwine in the city of Rome.

Pinocchio (2019)

• Director: Matteo Garrone
• Genre: Fantasy, Drama
• Plot: A new adaptation of the classic tale, with Benigni playing Geppetto, the woodcarver who creates Pinocchio.