Roberto Benzi

Roberto Benzi (born 1937) is a French conductor and former child actor.

Early life Roberto Benzi was born on 12 December 1937 in Marseille, France. His parents discovered his musicality when he was very young, and taught him solfège and piano. As a teenager he acted in two films. When he was about ten years old he received instruction from André Cluytens.

Career In 1960, at age 22, he made his first recordings with the Lamoureux Orchestra of works by Liszt, Beethoven, Bizet, Rossini, Respighi, and many more, for the Philips label, all released in Hi-Fi stereo. He also made recordings with the Hague Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Bucharest Philharmonic Orchestra. At age 27 he conducted La Boutique fantasque (Rossini/Respighi) for the Louis de Funès film The Sucker (1965). Benzi was the conductor of the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine from 1973 to 1987.

Filmography Year Title Director Role 1950 Prelude to Glory Georges Lacombe Roberto 1953 The Call of Destiny Georges Lacombe Roberto Benzi