Virna Lisi

Italian actress in film and television

Virna Lisi - Italian actress in film and television
Born

November 8th, 1936
88 years ago

Died

December 18th, 2014
10 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Italy

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Born in Italy, an actress gained recognition for performances in several acclaimed films and television series. Started a career in the 1950s and became notable for roles in Italian cinema and international productions. Received numerous accolades throughout the career, including a David di Donatello award for Best Actress. Achieved great success in both drama and comedy, establishing a reputation for versatility and depth in character portrayal.

Appeared in 'How to Kill a Judge'

Starred in 'The Girl with the Pistol'

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