Here are 8 famous actresses from Italy died in 1990:
Maria Gambarelli (April 7, 1900 La Spezia-February 4, 1990 Huntington) was an Italian actor and ballet dancer.
Gambarelli was born in La Spezia, Italy in 1900 and began her career as a ballet dancer at a young age. She honed her skills in Italy before moving to New York City to pursue a career in dance. Gambarelli quickly gained recognition for her graceful dance moves and stunning stage presence.
In addition to her dancing career, Gambarelli also took up acting and appeared in several films and plays throughout her career. She worked with notable actors and directors in the industry and was known for her versatility and natural talent.
Gambarelli continued to perform well into her later years and was regarded as a true icon in the entertainment industry. She passed away in 1990 in Huntington, New York, leaving behind a rich legacy and inspiring generations of performers to come.
Anna Carena (January 30, 1899 Milan-April 15, 1990 Milan) a.k.a. Anna Maria Carena or Giuseppina Galimberti was an Italian actor.
She began her acting career in the 1920s and appeared in over 80 films throughout her lifetime. Carena was known for her versatile acting skills, playing both dramatic and comedic roles with equal proficiency. She worked with many famous Italian directors, including Federico Fellini, Vittorio De Sica, and Luchino Visconti. Carena's breakout role came in 1941 when she played Mrs. Tuttobene in "The Last Judgment," directed by Vittorio De Sica. She received critical acclaim for her performance and became a beloved actress in Italy. In addition to her acting career, Carena was also a well-respected voice coach and drama teacher. After her retirement from acting, she continued to teach young actors and actresses until her death at the age of 91.
Marina Pagano (February 16, 1939 Naples-January 19, 1990 Rome) also known as Mara Pagano was an Italian actor.
Pagano began her acting career in the 1960s appearing in several Italian films. She is perhaps best known for her role as "La Minorenne" in the 1974 film of the same name. Pagano also appeared in the 1972 film "Roma" and the 1978 film "Il Grande Gioco." In addition to her film work, Pagano also had a successful career on stage, appearing in productions of "The Taming of the Shrew" and "La traviata." Pagano died at the age of 50 from cancer.
Annabella Schiavone (January 20, 1919 Salerno-September 26, 1990 Salerno) was an Italian actor.
Annabella Schiavone was born on January 20th, 1919 in the city of Salerno, located in the Campania region of Italy. She began her acting career in her early twenties during the post-WWII era, and quickly gained popularity in Italian cinema. Schiavone was known for her striking beauty and her ability to portray both dramatic and comedic roles with ease.
Throughout her career, Schiavone appeared in over 35 films, including the popular Italian films, "The Loves of Carmen" (1948) and "La Bayadère" (1956). She also acted in notable international films, such as "The Nights of Cabiria" (1957), which was directed by Italian film director Federico Fellini.
Aside from her work in films, Schiavone was also a highly respected stage actress, performing in various plays throughout Italy. She was nominated for numerous acting awards throughout her career, including the prestigious Nastro d'Argento in 1949 for her role in "The Devil's Gondola".
Annabella Schiavone passed away on September 26th, 1990 in her hometown of Salerno at the age of 71. However, her legacy as a prominent figure in Italian cinema lives on through her many performances on film and stage.
Anna Maria Dossena (February 17, 1912 Province of Massa and Carrara-June 18, 1990 Rome) was an Italian actor.
She began her acting career in the late 1930s, appearing in several Italian films. Dossena became well known for her confident and commanding stage presence, and went on to work extensively in theater throughout her career. She was also a prolific voice actor, dubbing foreign films and TV shows into Italian, and was known for her signature deep and smooth voice. Over the years, Anna Maria Dossena became one of the most respected and celebrated performers in Italy, known for her stellar performances in both dramatic and comedic roles.
Margherita Horowitz (August 7, 1919 Auschwitz concentration camp-May 16, 1990 Rome) a.k.a. Margareth Horowitz, Margherita Trentini, Margaret Horowitz or Margherita Horovitz was an Italian actor.
Horowitz was born in Krakow, Poland and grew up in Vienna, Austria. She began her acting career in Austria in the 1930s, but was forced to flee to Italy in 1938 due to the Nazi occupation of Austria. In Italy, she continued her acting career and became well known for her work in both film and theater.
Throughout her career, Horowitz acted in over 50 films, including notable roles in Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita" and Vittorio De Sica's "Umberto D." She was also a prolific theater actor, often performing in Shakespearean plays and other classical works.
Horowitz was recognized for her contributions to Italian cinema with numerous awards, including the Nastro d'Argento and the David di Donatello award. She continued to act until her death in 1990 at the age of 70 in Rome.
Nella Maria Bonora (May 19, 1904 Mantua-August 3, 1990 Florence) was an Italian actor, voice actor and writer.
She started her career in the 1930s and appeared in over 70 films, working with famous directors such as Federico Fellini and Michelangelo Antonioni. Bonora also lent her voice to dubbing foreign films into Italian, and is particularly known for her dubbing work on classic Hollywood films. In addition to her acting career, she was also a writer and wrote several collections of poetry and a memoir. Bonora was known for her elegance and poise both on and off screen, and her contributions to Italian cinema have been recognized by the Italian government with various awards and honors.
Maria Luisa Garoppo (August 18, 1933 Casale Monferrato-April 25, 1990 Rome) otherwise known as M. Luisa Garoppo was an Italian screenwriter and actor.
Her career in the film industry began in the 1960s, where she worked as a script supervisor for films such as Federico Fellini's "8 1/2". Garoppo eventually went on to write screenplays for a variety of films, including "The City Stands Trial" (1962) and "Diabolik" (1968). She also acted in several films, such as "Three Fables of Love" (1962) and "An Average Little Man" (1977). Garoppo was known for her collaborations with director Mario Bava, on films such as "The Whip and the Body" (1963) and "6 femmes pour l'assassin" (1964). In addition to her work in film, Garoppo was an activist in the Italian feminist movement. She passed away in 1990 at the age of 56.