Gia Scala
Biography
Gia Scala was an actress born in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, on March 3, 1934. Also known by the name Jo, her birth name was Josephine Giovanna Scoglio, and she possessed Italian heritage through her father, a nobleman from the Sicilian Scoglio family. Active in both movies and television shows, Scala accumulated twenty-six known acting credits during her career. Among her recognized television and film work are appearances in the Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Twelve O'Clock High, and The Rogues. She passed away on April 30, 1972, at the age of thirty-eight.
Career overview
Gia Scala was an actress known for her work in film and television, with twenty-six known acting credits. Born Josephine Giovanna Scoglio in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, on March 3, 1934, she was of Italian descent through her father, a nobleman from a Sicilian family. Throughout her career, she was also known by the name Jo.
Her television and film work included appearances in well-known productions. Among the television shows associated with her career are The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, The Rogues, and Twelve O'Clock High.
Scala passed away on April 30, 1972, at the age of thirty-eight.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- The Name of the Game (1968) as Renata Marino
- Operation Delilah (1967) as Dalida
- Tarzan (1966)
- Jericho (1966)
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Marika Takacs
- 12 O'Clock High (1964) as Ilka Zradna
- The Rogues (1964) as Lisa de Monteforte
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Kitty Frazier
- The Triumph of Robin Hood (1962) as Anna
- The Guns of Navarone (1961) as Anna
- The Islanders (1960) as Rhea
- I Aim at the Stars (1960) as Elisabeth Beyer
- The Angry Hills (1959) as Eleftheria
- Battle of the Coral Sea (1959) as Karen Philips
- Ride a Crooked Trail (1958) as Tessa Milotte
- The Two-Headed Spy (1958) as Lili Geyr
- The Tunnel of Love (1958) as Estelle Novick
- The Big Boodle (1957) as Anita Ferrer
- Don't Go Near the Water (1957) as Melora Alba
- The Garment Jungle (1957) as Theresa Renata
- Four Girls in Town (1957) as Vicki Dauray
- Tip on a Dead Jockey (1957) as Paquita Heldon
- Never Say Goodbye (1956) as Minnie
- The Price of Fear (1956) as Nina Ferranti
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Lottie Rank
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Lisa Talbot
- All That Heaven Allows (1955) as Marguerita (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gia Scala best known for?
Gia Scala is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Men of Honor (2000), Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001), Jericho (1966), The Tattoo (1968).
When and where was Gia Scala born?
Gia Scala was born on March 3, 1934 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK. They passed away on April 30, 1972.
How many credits does Gia Scala have?
Gia Scala has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 1968.
What is Gia Scala's background in cinema and television?
Gia Scala was an actress born in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, on March 3, 1934. Also known by the name Jo, her birth name was Josephine Giovanna Scoglio, and she possessed Italian heritage through her father, a nobleman from the Sicilian Scoglio family. Active in both movies and television shows, Sca...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Rogues (1964) as Lisa de Monteforte — aged about 30
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Kitty Frazier — aged about 28
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Lottie Rank — aged about 21
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Lisa Talbot — aged about 21
- All That Heaven Allows (1955) as Marguerita (uncredited) — aged about 21
- Jericho (1966) — aged about 32
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