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Roberto Benigni Biography
Actor / Filmmaker
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Roberto Benigni is widely known as one of the most popular comics of Italian cinema, often writing, directing and starring in his own films. His 1991 comedy Johnny Stecchino was hugely successful in Italy, and Benigni became familiar to American audiences through minor roles in Down By Law and Night on Earth. In 1997 he wrote, directed and starred in the international hit Life is Beautiful.
Four Good Links
The Unofficial Roberto Benigni Fan Site
Small but sincere tribute to his movies
Tuttobenigni.it
Italian fan page with a biography and all kinds of goodies (in Italian)
Roberto Benigni
Digital Hit's profile is a quick summary
Roberto Benigni Filmography
The Internet Movie Database has his complete filmography
Vital Stats
Birth
27 October 1952
(age 57)
Birthplace
Misericordia, Arezzo, Italy
Death
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Best Known As
The writer/director/star of Life is Beautiful