Italian movie actresses born in the year 1901
Here are 6 famous actresses from Italy were born in 1901:
Pina Renzi
Pina Renzi (December 16, 1901 Morciano di Romagna-July 13, 1984 Riccione) also known as Giuseppina Renzi was an Italian actor.
She began her career in the theater and later transitioned to film, appearing in over 60 films throughout her career. Renzi was known for her versatility as an actor, playing roles in comedies, dramas, and historical films. Some of her notable performances include her roles in the films "L'Assedio dell'Alcazar" (1940), "Scipione l'africano" (1937), and "La Certosa di Parma" (1947). Renzi was also a regular collaborator with Italian film director Federico Fellini, appearing in his films "I Vitelloni" (1953), "La Dolce Vita" (1960), and "8½" (1963). Despite her success as an actor, Renzi remained private about her personal life and little is known about her non-acting endeavors.
Renzi was born as the sixth daughter of a sharecropper family in Morciano di Romagna of the Province of Rimini. She grew up in a family of 10 siblings and had to work from a young age to help her family. After moving to Rome at the age of 15, Renzi became interested in acting and started working in theater. Later, she transitioned to film and became a popular actor during the Golden Age of Italian cinema. In addition to her work as an actor, Renzi was also an accomplished singer, and released several records in the 1930s and 40s. She was honored for her contributions to Italian cinema with the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 1973. Renzi retired from acting in the 1970s and lived out the rest of her life in relative seclusion in her hometown.
Dina Perbellini
Dina Perbellini (January 14, 1901 Caldogno-April 2, 1984 Rome) a.k.a. Dirce Bellini was an Italian actor and voice actor.
She began her career in the 1920s as a stage actress, appearing in various theater productions throughout Italy. Her talent was soon recognized by filmmakers and she made her film debut in 1934 in the film "La signorina dell'autobus."
Over the course of her career, Perbellini appeared in more than 60 films, often playing supporting roles. She acted in both dramatic and comedic films, and was known for her versatility and ability to convincingly portray a wide range of characters. She also lent her voice to several Italian-language dubbed versions of foreign films, including the French classic "Les Enfants du Paradis" and the American thriller "The Maltese Falcon."
Perbellini continued to act on stage and screen well into her seventies and remained a beloved figure in Italian cinema until her death in 1984.
In addition to her work as an actor and voice actor, Dina Perbellini was also a prolific dubbing director, and oversaw the Italian dubbing of several films. She was known for her strong work ethic and dedication to her craft, and was respected by her colleagues in the industry. Despite her success, Perbellini remained a private person and little is known about her personal life, outside of her work in the entertainment industry. Her legacy lives on through her many performances on stage and screen, as well as her contributions to Italian dubbing. Today, she is remembered as one of the great talents of Italian cinema.
Carmen Boni
Carmen Boni (April 8, 1901 Rome-November 19, 1963 Paris) otherwise known as Maria Carmela Bonicatti, Carmela Bonicatti or Carmen Boni Genina was an Italian actor.
She was one of the most prominent actresses in Italian silent cinema, and is best remembered for her leading roles in classic films such as "Assunta Spina" (1915) and "Fior di male" (1915).
Boni began her career on the stage before transitioning to film in 1913 at the age of 12. Her beauty and expressive face quickly made her one of Italy's most popular leading ladies. She worked closely with Italian director Alessandro Blasetti, starring in several of his films throughout the 1930s.
Boni continued acting through the 1940s and 1950s, making her last film appearance in "Fantasmi del mare" in 1957. In addition to her work as an actress, Boni was also a writer and journalist, contributing to several Italian magazines and newspapers.
Boni was married three times and had a son with her second husband, director Augusto Genina. She passed away in Paris in 1963 at the age of 62.
Despite her success in Italian silent cinema, Carmen Boni struggled to transition to sound films. She appeared in a few talkies but found it difficult to adapt her thick Roman accent to the new medium. Boni also faced personal struggles, including a battle with addiction that led to her bankruptcy in the 1950s. However, she continued to work in the film industry as a screenwriter and worked on the screenplays for several films, including "Sorrisi di una notte d'estate" (1956).
Boni was known for her glamorous life off-screen, being a regular at Italy's high society events and known for her extravagance. She was a muse for many Italian artists and was frequently painted and sketched by prominent painters and illustrators of the time. Boni's legacy as one of Italy's most successful silent film stars continues to live on today, and she is regarded as a major figure in the history of Italian cinema.
Iris Marga
Iris Marga (January 18, 1901 Orvieto-December 28, 1997 Buenos Aires) also known as María Iris Elda Rosmunda Pauri Bonetti was an Italian actor.
She began her career in the theater in Rome and went on to act in over 30 films in Italy, France, Argentina and Spain. Some of her notable roles include "L'onorevole Angelina" (1947), "Signorinella" (1949) and "Il Brigante Musolino" (1950). In 1951, she moved to Argentina with her husband, a diplomat, and continued to act in films such as "La Aventura de los paraguas" (1954) and "La Familia del Ascensor" (1960). She was known for her versatility on stage and screen, and her contribution to the development of Italian and Argentine cinema.
In addition to her acting career, Iris Marga was also a writer and journalist. She wrote articles for Italian and Argentine newspapers and authored several books including "Memories of a Life," a memoir of her experiences as an actor. Marga was also active in politics and was a member of the Communist Party of Italy before moving to Argentina. In her later years, she continued to act on stage and in films and was recognized with several awards for her contributions to the arts. She passed away at the age of 96 in Buenos Aires, where she had lived for over four decades. Her legacy lives on as a trailblazer for women in the entertainment industry and as an accomplished artist who left her mark on both Italian and Argentine culture.
Elena Lunda
Elena Lunda (February 21, 1901 Palermo-December 9, 1947 Rome) was an Italian actor.
She began her career in the early 1920s and appeared in a number of films throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Lunda was known for her versatility as an actor and her ability to play a range of roles, from dramatic to comedic. She worked with some of the most prominent directors of her time, including Vittorio De Sica and Luigi Zampa. Lunda was also a stage actor and appeared in several productions throughout her career. Outside of her acting work, Lunda was involved in politics and was a member of the Italian Communist Party. She died in 1947 at the age of 46 from complications from hepatitis.
Despite having a relatively short career, Elena Lunda made a significant impact on Italian cinema. She appeared in over 50 films, working with some of the biggest stars of her era, including Renato Cialente and Osvaldo Valenti. Lunda is best known for her role as Annarella in the 1946 film "Shoeshine," directed by Vittorio De Sica, which won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay. In addition to her acting and political work, Lunda was also an accomplished poet and writer, publishing several collections of her work during her lifetime. In 1943, she was briefly imprisoned for her political beliefs, but she continued to be an advocate for social justice throughout her career. Lunda's legacy continues to be celebrated in Italian cinema today.
Maria Teresa Albani
Maria Teresa Albani (September 2, 1901 Pordenone-November 29, 1999 Rome) was an Italian actor.
She was one of the most iconic actresses of Italian cinema in the 1920s and 1930s. Albani began her film career in 1922, and her breakthrough role came in 1924 when she starred in the film "La casa senza uomo". She went on to appear in over 100 films throughout her career, playing both leading and supporting roles. Albani's performances were widely acclaimed for their naturalism and emotional depth.
In addition to her film career, Albani was also a renowned theater actress. She worked with some of the most important Italian directors and actors of her time, including Luigi Pirandello and Eduardo De Filippo.
Albani was honored with numerous awards for her contributions to Italian cinema, including the David di Donatello lifetime achievement award in 1983. She remained active in the film industry well into her 80s, with her last film role coming in 1990. Maria Teresa Albani passed away at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most important figures in Italian cinema.
Throughout her career, Maria Teresa Albani worked with many famous Italian directors, such as Mario Camerini, Alessandro Blasetti, and Roberto Rossellini. Some of her most noteworthy performances were in films like "Lo smemorato" (1936), "Campo de' fiori" (1943), and "Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain" (2001), which featured a tribute to her. Albani was also known for her charitable work and dedication to social causes, such as her involvement with the Red Cross and her efforts to help refugees during World War II. In her personal life, Albani was married twice and had two children. Despite her fame, she remained humble and down-to-earth, often avoiding attention and preferring a quiet life outside of the limelight.