Roberto Benigni was the surprise winner of the Best Actor and Best Foreign Language Oscars in 1999 for his film "Life is Beautiful." Benigni was only the third person ever to win an Oscar for a non-English speaking role, and his awkward but energetic acceptance speeches were highlights of the show.
Benigni's next film as a director and star was a live-action version of "Pinocchio" in 2002. It was a hit in his native Italy, but it bombed domestically, earning less than $4 million. The movie was nominated for six Razzie Awards, with Benigni crowned Worst Actor. Benigni hasn't directed a movie since 2005's "The Tiger and the Snow," but he will be seen this year in Woody Allen's next film "Nero Fiddled."
Winning an Oscar is an honor that lasts forever. Any actor who receives one has the words "Academy Award Winner" permanently added to the front of their name. But taking home a statuette doesn't guarantee a successful movie career in the future.
Gottlieb's repeatedly courted controversy in his media role and will reportedly continue to host his nationally syndicated radio show while coaching Green Bay.
In one scenario, Dallas makes Prescott the highest paid player in NFL history. In another, the Cowboys decline that commitment, at which point another team will make him the top paid player in NFL history.