Marisa Belli | |
Birth Name: | Maria Luisa Scavoni |
Birth Date: | 12 April 1933 |
Birth Place: | Rome, Kingdom of Italy |
Death Place: | Frosinone, Italy |
Occupation: | Actress |
Maria Luisa Scavoni (12 April 1933 – 9 December 2017), better known by her stage name Marisa Belli, was an Italian actress.
Born in Rome, at a young age Belli worked as an accountant and a secretary for several film production companies. After some experiences as a runway model, Belli was chosen by Pietro Germi for the role of Agrippina Solmo in Jealousy. Following a critical acclaim for her performance, she was subsequently able to secure similar roles.[1]
From late 1950s Belli was mainly active on television and on stage, forming her own company in 1964.[1]
Belli died in Frosinone, Italy, on 9 December 2017, aged 84.[2]