Jone Romano Explained

Jone Romano
Birth Name:Jone Borgheri
Birth Date:7 February 1898
Birth Place:Pistoia, Italy
Death Place:Rome, Italy
Occupation:Actress
Yearsactive:1939–1950
Children:Aleardo Ward
Spouse:William James Ward (m. ?–?)
Carlo Romano (m. 1933–?)
Relatives:Luca Ward (grandson)
Andrea Ward (grandson)
Monica Ward (granddaughter)

Jone Romano (born Jone Borgheri; February 7, 1898 – August 1, 1979) was an Italian actress who appeared on stage and screen.

Biography

She appeared in the 1948 film adaptation of Les Misérables. Her career as an actress was relatively short.[1]

Personal life

Romano was married to the actor Carlo Romano. Before her marriage to Romano, she was widowed to American World War I marine William James Ward. Together, they had a son, Aleardo, who became an actor. Romano was only 17 years old when she gave birth to Aleardo. She was also the grandmother to voice actors Luca, Andrea and Monica.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1939La voce senza volto Maria, la cameriera della pensione
1939Father For a Night Zia Paolina
1939Follie del secolo Paolina, la cameriera
1939The Silent Partner La direttrice dell' educandato
1940Il ponte dei sospiri La padrona della taverna
1940The Hussar Captain La zitella
1943La moglie in castigo
1948Les Misérables La Thenardier
1950The Last Days of Pompeii Stratonica Uncredited, (final film role)

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Gleizes p.247