Marisa Belli Explained

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.

Life and career

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]

Selected filmography

Notes and References

  1. Book: Enrico Lancia, Roberto Poppi. Dizionario del cinema italiano: Le attrici. Gremese Editore, 2003. 888440214X. 26–7. Belli, Marisa.
  2. Web site: Marisa Belli . Associazione Culturale on Facebook . 22 June 2023.