Isabella Riva Explained

Isabella Riva
Birth Name:Isabella Trufarelli
Birth Date:1887 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Nizza Monferrato, Asti
Death Place:Bologna
Occupation:actress

Isabella Riva (22 April 1887 - 10 August 1985) was an Italian actress.

Born in Nizza Monferrato, Asti as Isabella Trufarelli, daughter of actors, Riva began acting as a child in the stage company ran by her grandparents.[1] After working in several companies, in 1919 she became main actress of the Alfredo Sainati stage company.[1] [2] She was also a film and television actress.[1]

Riva retired in 1968, moving to Bologna in the retirement home for actors "Lyda Borelli" where she continued to teach acting for several years.[1]

Selected filmography

Notes and References

  1. News: E' morta l'attrice Isabella Riva. 6 December 2013. La Repubblica. 15 August 1985.
  2. News: Morta a Bologna la Truffarelli una vita di teatro. La Stampa. 14 August 1985. 14.