Roberto Benigni
Cast · Writer · Director
- Born
- October 27, 1952 · Manciano La Misericordia, Castiglion Fiorentino, Tuscany, Italy
- Birth name
- Roberto Remigio Benigni
Roberto Benigni was born on October 27, 1952 in Manciano La Misericordia, Castiglion Fiorentino, Tuscany, Italy. He is an actor and writer, known for Life Is Beautiful (1997), The Tiger and the Snow (2005) and Down by Law (1986). He has been married to Nicoletta Braschi since December 26, 1991.
Awards
- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1999Oscar · Best Actor in a Leading RoleLife Is Beautiful
- WinnerBAFTA Awards 1999BAFTA Film Award · Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading RoleLife Is Beautiful
- NomineeBAFTA Awards 1999BAFTA Film Award · Best Film not in the English LanguageLife Is Beautiful
- NomineeBAFTA Awards 1999BAFTA Film Award · Best Screenplay - OriginalLife Is Beautiful
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1999Oscar · Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the ScreenLife Is Beautiful
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1999Oscar · Best DirectorLife Is Beautiful
- WinnerVancouver International Film Festival 1998Most Popular Film · Most Popular FilmLife Is Beautiful
- WinnerToronto International Film Festival 1998People's Choice Award · People's Choice AwardLife Is Beautiful
- NomineeCannes Film Festival 1998Palme d'Or · Palme d'OrLife Is Beautiful