Roberto Benigni
Roberto Benigni
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Roberto Remigio Benigni is a renowned Italian actor, director, and comedian known for his energetic and charismatic performances.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on October 27, 1952, in Manciano, Province of Siena, Italy. Still active in the entertainment industry as of my last knowledge update.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Italian national, actor, director, comedian, screenwriter, and poet.
Early Life and Background
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Benigni's family moved to Castiglione Fiorentino when he was a young child. He developed an interest in the arts at an early age, influenced by his mother, who was a singer and actress. Benigni attended the University of Florence, where he studied literature.
Major Accomplishments
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Throughout his career, Benigni has received numerous awards and accolades for his work in film and theater. Some notable achievements include:
Academy Award: Benigni won the Best Foreign Language Film award as director and star of _Life is Beautiful_ (1997).
Golden Globe Awards: He was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for _Life is Beautiful_.
BAFTA Awards: Benigni received the Best Film Not in the English Language award for _Life is Beautiful_.Notable Works or Actions
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Benigni's most notable works include:
_Life is Beautiful_: This film, which he directed and starred in, tells the story of a father and son who endure a concentration camp during World War II. The movie explores themes of hope, love, and resilience.
* _Down by Law_: Benigni co-wrote and starred in this 1986 film about three men on the run from the law.
Impact and Legacy
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Benigni's impact on the entertainment industry is significant. He has inspired a new generation of actors and comedians with his innovative style and irreverent humor.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Roberto Benigni is widely quoted for his wit, charm, and ability to balance humor and pathos in his performances. His iconic roles, such as Guido Orefice in _Life is Beautiful_, have become an integral part of cinematic history.
Quotes by Roberto Benigni
My mother brought me magicians and witches, because I was very ugly, really revolting. So she thought somebody had put a spell on me – this is the truth – so she made me drink some horrible terrifying potions, for year.
When I first saw a Fellini movie, I came out of the movie theatre and decided to become a lawyer! I thought to myself, it’s impossible to make something so beautiful!
Only comedians can talk about death, life, God and Virgin Mary. If I was a tragic actor, I couldn’t allow myself. But with this accent I can do it. I can talk with death in person because I am a clown. Yes. And I am proud to be a clown – very much.
Dante Alighieri is a universal poet, and great creators, they are writing for everybody always. Every single verse is very moving, and the beauty – if we don’t understand, we just stay listening to the sound and it’s like hearing music.
The first movie I saw – and I don’t know if it influenced me – was Ben Hur. We watched it outside in a corn field, and it ran backwards, so the first movie I ever saw was Ben Hur backwards.
What is more simple than to tell to a little boy, ‘This is not the truth, it is a game?’
It’s me, it’s my habit to perform live onstage every four, five years. In Italy, it’s my habit.
You’re serving. You’re not a servant. Serving is a supreme art. God is the first servant. God serves men but he’s not a servant to men. – Eliseo Orefice.