Italian movie actresses born in the year 1916
Here are 7 famous actresses from Italy were born in 1916:
Silvana Jachino
Silvana Jachino (February 2, 1916 Milan-August 28, 2004 Morciano di Romagna) also known as Susan Terry was an Italian actor.
She began her acting career on stage in the 1930s and later transitioned to film in the 1940s. Jachino appeared in over 50 films throughout her career and was known for her versatility, playing a wide range of characters from femme fatales to comedic roles. Some of her notable films include "La Traviata" (1953), "The Assassin" (1961), and "The Easy Life" (1962). Jachino was also respected in the Italian theater community and often starred in productions for the Piccolo Teatro in Milan. She retired from acting in the 1990s and lived out the rest of her life in Morciano di Romagna.
Giovanna Galletti
Giovanna Galletti (June 27, 1916 Bangkok-April 27, 1992 Rome) a.k.a. Giovanna Galetti, Giana Vivaldi, Giovanna Vivaldi or Giovanna Galletti Vivaldi was an Italian actor.
Giovanna Galletti was born in Bangkok, Thailand to Italian parents. Her family moved to Italy when she was just a child. She began her acting career in 1937 when she played a small role in the film "Per uomini soli". Over the course of her career, she appeared in more than 80 films, often playing roles in comedies and melodramas. Some of her most notable films include "Il Sole negli Occhi", "Accadde al Penitenziario", and "Il Gattopardo". In addition to her performances in films, Galletti was also a prominent stage actress, performing in plays throughout Italy. She was married to Italian actor and director Massimo Serato from 1944 until their divorce in 1951. Galletti passed away in Rome in 1992 at the age of 75.
Elena Zareschi
Elena Zareschi (July 23, 1916 Buenos Aires-July 31, 1999 Lucca) also known as Elina Lazzareschi was an Italian actor.
Elena Zareschi was born to an Italian mother and an Argentine father in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She began her acting career in the late 1930s in Argentina and later moved to Italy to continue her career. Zareschi appeared in over 100 films, including Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita" (1960), and also worked in theater and television. She was known for her dynamic and versatile performances, often playing strong and independent women. Zareschi was awarded the Nastro d'Argento prize for best supporting actress for her role in the film "Il disco volante" (1950). Later in life, Zareschi retired from acting and lived in Lucca, Italy until her death in 1999 at the age of 83.
Giusi Raspani Dandolo
Giusi Raspani Dandolo (August 23, 1916 Trani-January 14, 2000 Rome) also known as Giuseppina Dandolo, Giusi Raspani or Joe Rast was an Italian actor and voice actor.
Giusi Raspani Dandolo was born in the city of Trani, Italy on August 23, 1916. She began her career as an actress in the 1930s, performing in Italian theater and cinema. She was also a prolific voice actor, lending her voice to many Italian-dubbed versions of international films.
Throughout her career, Raspani Dandolo appeared in a number of notable Italian films, including "Il Napoli milionaria" (1950), "L'oro di Napoli" (1954), and "Rocco e i suoi fratelli" (1960). She also played supporting roles in several Hollywood productions, such as "The Barefoot Contessa" (1954) and "Barabbas" (1961).
In addition to her work in film and theater, Raspani Dandolo was a prominent voice actor in Italy, known for dubbing the voices of Hollywood stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, and Elizabeth Taylor. Her voice can be heard in the Italian-dubbed versions of classic films like "Gone with the Wind," "Casablanca," and "The Wizard of Oz."
Raspani Dandolo continued to act throughout her life, even in her later years. She passed away in Rome on January 14, 2000, at the age of 83.
Gianna Giuffré
Gianna Giuffré (September 19, 1916 Reggio Calabria-February 18, 1998 Rome) also known as Giovanna Maria Giuffrè was an Italian actor, singer and soubrette. She had one child, Adriana Giuffrè.
Gianna Giuffré began her career as a singer, performing in various small theaters and clubs. She then transitioned to acting, making her debut in the film "Cavalleria Rusticana" in 1939. Over the years, she appeared in many films and TV shows, including the popular Italian comedy series "Don Tonino". Giuffré was known for her comedic timing, and often played the role of the soubrette- a flirtatious and vivacious female character. In addition to her acting career, Giuffré was also a successful singer and had several hit records in Italy. She passed away in Rome in 1998 at the age of 81.
María Denis
María Denis (November 22, 1916 Buenos Aires-April 15, 2004 Rome) a.k.a. Maria Esther Beomonte or Maria Denis was an Italian actor.
Maria Denis was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina to an Italian father and an Argentine mother. She began her acting career in Italy in the early 1930s, appearing in several stage productions and films. She is best known for her roles in films such as "Ossessione" (1943) and "La Fuga" (1946). Denis was also a talented stage actress, performing on some of the most prestigious stages in Italy and Europe. In addition to her work as an actress, she was also an accomplished screenwriter, director, and producer. She received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, including the Silver Ribbon for Best Supporting Actress in 1954. After retiring from acting in the 1960s, Denis continued to work in the film industry as a dubbing director. She passed away in Rome in 2004 at the age of 87.
Anna Maria Bottini
Anna Maria Bottini (March 24, 1916 Milan-) otherwise known as Anna Maria Bottin, Annamaria Bottin or Annamaria Bottini is an Italian actor.
Bottini began her career in the entertainment industry as a stage actress in the 1930s. She later transitioned to film and made her debut in the 1940 film "Antonio Meucci" directed by Enrico Guazzoni. Bottini went on to appear in over 60 films throughout her career, including "Torna a Sorrento" (1953), "I pinguini ci guardano" (1956), and "I soliti ignoti" (1958).
In addition to her work in film and theater, Bottini was also a television personality and hosted her own cooking show, "Anna Maria in Cucina," in the 1960s. She was a well-respected figure in the Italian entertainment industry and was known for her talent and versatility as an actor. Bottini retired from acting in the 1980s and later became a food critic and cookbook author.