Anna Galiena
Biography
Anna Galiena is an Italian actress born on 22 December 1949 in Rome, Lazio, Italy, also credited as Anna Maria Galiena, Anna Galienna and آنا گالینا. Early in her career she performed in numerous off‑ and on‑Broadway productions, including several revivals of Shakespeare plays, before appearing in more than a dozen Italian films. Her role in Le Mari de la coiffeuse brought her international attention, leading to parts in Bigas Luna’s Jamón, jamón and her mainstream Hollywood debut in Bill Forsyth’s Being Human, a film starring Robin Williams that was described as a massive flop. Since that period she has continued to work primarily in European cinema, accumulating ninety‑two credited acting roles.
Career overview
Anna Galiena, born on 22 December 1949 in Rome, Lazio, Italy, is an Italian actress whose career spans stage and screen. In her youth she performed in numerous off‑Broadway and on‑Broadway productions, taking part in several revivals of Shakespeare’s plays. After appearing in more than a dozen Italian films, she gained international recognition through her role in the French‑Italian comedy Le Mari de la coiffeuse. The visibility from that picture led to a collaboration with director Bigas Luna on the Spanish film Jamón, jamón, and subsequently to her mainstream Hollywood debut in Bill Forsyth’s Being Human, a film starring Robin Williams that was later described as a commercial failure.
Following the setback of Being Human, Galiena returned to European cinema, where she has remained an active presence. Her filmography, as recorded by The Movie Database, lists ninety‑six acting credits across movies and television series. She is also credited under the variations Anna Maria Galiena, Anna Galienna, and the Arabic transliteration آنا گالینا. Throughout her career she has been noted for her work in both comedic and dramatic roles, maintaining a steady output in the European film industry.
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92 titles- Still Sexy (2026) as Adelaide
- It Happens in the Best of Families (2024) as Mamma Lina
- Giorni felici (2023) as Margherita
- Happiness (2023) as Floriana Mazzoni
- Sposa in rosso (2022) as Lucrezia Madonia
- Improvised Christmas (2022) as Rosa
- CARRON - Codice d'Angelo (2021) as Graziella Carron
- Emily in Paris (2020) as Antonia Muratori
- Decent People (2020) as La mère de Manon
- An Almost Ordinary Summer (2019) as Giulietta
- Despite the Fog (2019) as Laura
- Beatrice (2019) as Beatrice
- A Family Tale (2018) as Tullia Zampi
- Il bello delle donne... alcuni anni dopo (2017) as Germana Gregoretti
- Like Crazy (2016) as Luciana Brogi coniugata Morelli
- You Can't Save Yourself Alone (2015) as Viola
- My Summer in Provence (2014) as Irène
- Stay Away from Me (2013) as Lorenza Bra
- Casa & Bottega (2013) as Teresa
- Christopher Roth (2010) as Catherine Roth
- Vittorio racconta Gassman: Una vita da mattatore (2010) as Self
- Ultimatum (2009) as Rachel
- Mejor que Nunca (2009) as Clotilde
- Un amore di strega (2009) as Emma
- Destiny Ride (2008) as Tante Louise
- Sleeping Around (2008) as Sara
- Virgin Territory (2007) as The Abbess
- Lezioni di volo (2007) as Pollo's mother
- Write It on the Walls (2007) as Madre Sole
- Un amore su misura (2007) as Carla
- Guido, Who Challenged The Red Brigades (2007) as Silvia Rossa
- No way out - A broken love (2007) as Caterina Della Torre
- Fade to Black (2006) as Aida Padovani
- Amore e libertà - Masaniello (2006) as Viceregina
- Il veterinario (2005) as Olimpia
- A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper (2005) as Madame Plens
- La Tête haute (2005) as Marthe
- The Do-Gooders (2005) as Laura
- The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish (2005) as Madame Plens
- Guardians of the Clouds (2004) as Donna Maddalena
- Le Président Ferrare (2004) as Marylin
- The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea (2004) as Madame Plens
- Across the border (2004) as Agnese
- The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story (2003) as Madame Plens
- Black Angel (2002) as Livia Mazzoni
- Dirty Vivancos III (2002) as Amanda
- Off Key (2001) as Rita
- La Crociera (2001) as Laura
- Vino Santo – Es lebe die Liebe, es lebe der Wein (2001) as Serafina Salvini
- Bibo per sempre (2000) as Marisa
- The Pleasure Zone (1999) as Monica (as Maria Galis)
- Love in the Mirror (1999) as Virginia
- But Forever In My Mind (1999) as Eleonora
- Excellent Cadavers (1999) as Francesca Morvillo
- The Venice Project (1999) as Maria / Sophia
- Doppio Segreto (1999) as Caterina/Maria Manara
- My Brother's Gun (1997) as Madre
- Le coup du sort (1997)
- Moses (1996) as Ptira
- Question of Luck (1996) as Marie
- The Leading Man (1996) as Elena Webb
- Three Lives and Only One Death (1996) as Maria Gabri - Colosso "Tania la Corse"
- Unpredictable Nature of the River (1996) as Louise de Saint-Agnan
- 3 (1996) as Baronessa Chiara del Serchio
- Lo + plus (1995) as Self - Guest
- La scuola (1995) as prof.ssa Majello
- Being Human (1994) as Beatrice
- Senza pelle (1994) as Gina Frigeni
- Eppur si muove (1994) as Self
- Mario and the Magician (1994) as Rachel Fuhrmann
- Les femmes et les enfants d'abord (1994) as Rose
- The Great Pumpkin (1993) as Cynthia Diotallevi
- The Last Writer (1993) as Fanny
- Jamon Jamon (1992) as La puta madre
- Old Rascal (1992) as Rose
- L'Atlantide (1992) as Amira
- La viuda del capitán Estrada (1991) as Luisa Estrada
- The Hairdresser's Husband (1990) as Mathilde
- Quiet Days in Clichy (1990) as Edith
- Willy Signori e vengo da lontano (1989) as Alessandra
- La Travestie (1988) as Solange, aka Myriam
- Rorret (1988) as Barbara Liegi
- L'Argent (1988) as Baronne Sandorf
- Down There in the Jungle (1988) as Gloria
- La Fée Carabine (1988) as Julie
- Hotel Colonial (1987) as Francesca
- Sweets from a Stranger (1987) as Isa
- Farewell Moscow (1987)
- L'estate sta finendo (1987) as Sandra
- Italian Fast Food (1986) as S&M Client
- Puro cashmere (1986) as Marika
- Nothing Underneath (1985) as Diana
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Anna Galiena best known for?
Anna Galiena is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Still Sexy (2026), Emily in Paris (2020), Like Crazy (2016), Ina (2026).
When and where was Anna Galiena born?
Anna Galiena was born on December 22, 1949 in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
How many credits does Anna Galiena have?
Anna Galiena has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2026.
What is Anna Galiena's background in cinema and television?
Anna Galiena is an Italian actress born on 22 December 1949 in Rome, Lazio, Italy, also credited as Anna Maria Galiena, Anna Galienna and آنا گالینا. Early in her career she performed in numerous off‑ and on‑Broadway productions, including several revivals of Shakespeare plays, before appearing in more than a dozen Ita...