Malisa Longo
Biography
Malisa Longo is an Italian actress, model, and writer born Maria Luisa Longo in Venice on July 13, 1950. Moving to Rome at a young age, she began her career as a model, participating in the Miss Italia beauty contest where she won the Miss Cinema and Miss Lazio titles. Following appearances in various commercials, she made her acting debut in 1968 in Antonio Margheriti's giallo film The Young, the Evil, and the Savage. Throughout her career, she appeared in numerous films, particularly active in the nazisploitation and commedia sexy all'italiana genres, and is globally recognized for her early cameo in Bruce Lee's film Way of the Dragon. She was also directed by Tinto Brass in films including Salon Kitty and Miranda.
Career overview
Malisa Longo is an Italian actress, model, and writer born as Maria Luisa Longo in Venice on July 13, 1950. At a young age, she moved to Rome to begin a career as a model. She entered the Miss Italia beauty contest, where she won the Miss Cinema and Miss Lazio titles. After appearing in various commercials, she made her acting debut in 1968 in Antonio Margheriti's giallo film The Young, the Evil, and the Savage.
Throughout her career, Longo appeared in numerous films, sometimes taking on main roles. She was especially active in the nazisploitation and commedia sexy all'italiana genres. Worldwide, she is perhaps most famous for her early cameo appearance in Bruce Lee's film Way of the Dragon.
Additionally, Longo was directed three times by Italian erotica director Tinto Brass. Her work with Brass includes appearances in the films Salon Kitty in 1976 and Miranda in 1985, in which she played opposite Serena Grandi. Known by alternative names including Malisa Lang, Melisa Lang, Marisa Longo, and Mary, she has accumulated numerous acting credits over the course of her career in film and television.
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Full Filmography
81 titles- Vamos a Matar - Storia e storie del western mediterraneo (2025) as Sé stessa
- The Unassuming Journeyman: The Exploitation Express of Ferdinando Baldi (2025)
- When in Rome: The Making of the Way of the Dragon (2024)
- The Assassin's Apprentice: Silbadores of the Canary Islands (2023) as Sophia
- Fascism on a Thread: The Strange Story of Nazisploitation Cinema (2019) as Self - Actress
- George Hilton - The World Belongs to the Daring (2019) as Herself
- Bruce Lee: Tracking the Dragon (2016) as Self
- Die Wikinger Saga - Die Schlachten der Seekrieger (2013)
- Bruce Lee: In Pursuit of the Dragon (2011) as Self
- Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1 (2008) as Self
- Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente (2008) as Self
- Joe D'Amato Totally Uncut - The Erotic Experience (1999) as Self
- Anxiety (1997)
- A Cat in the Brain (1990) as Katya Schwarz
- Pierino torna a scuola (1990) as proprietaria del bar
- The Red Monks (1989) as Priscilla
- The Lady of the Orient-Express (1989) as Gloria
- Snack Bar Budapest (1988) as Prostituta
- Urban Warriors (1987) as Julia (as Malisa Lang)
- Senza vergogna (1986) as Alessia
- Miranda (1985) as Leda
- Carabinieri si nasce (1985) as Eunice
- Thor the Conqueror (1983) as Ino, Third Virgin Warrior
- Gunan, King of the Barbarians (1982) as Marga (as Melisa Lang)
- City of Women (1980) as Second Girl of 'Giro della Morte' (uncredited)
- The Doctor Is Staying with the Colonel (1980) as Giovanna Punzone
- La mondana nuda (1980)
- The Iron Hand of the Mafia (1980) as Angela
- Star Odyssey (1979) as Bridget
- Il mammasantissima (1979) as Assunta
- Gamines à tout faire (1979) as Helga (archive footage)
- The War of the Robots (1978) as Lois
- Battle of the Stars (1978) as Replicant
- Captive Women 4 (1977) as Elsa Ackermann
- California (1977) as Yasmin
- Helga: She Wolf of Stilberg (1977) as Helga
- War of the Planets (1977) as Halla
- Macho Killers (1977) as Helen
- Salon Kitty (1976) as SS Girl
- The Erotic Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1976) as Sunday
- Passion Plantation (1976) as White Emanuelle
- Loves, Bed and Betrayals (1976) as Maria
- Mark Strikes Again (1976) as Isa
- Sweet Teen (1976) as Frau Marlene
- Taxi Love - Servizio per signora (1976)
- C'è una spia nel mio letto (1976)
- White Fang and the Hunter (1975) as Connie
- Erotic Games of a Respectable Family (1975) as Elisa Rossi
- Perverted Adolescence (1974) as Elisa / Teacher
- Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women (1974) as Akela
- Clockwork Bananas (1974) as Sabine
- The Household (1974) as Esther
- La Tête des autres (1973) as Luisa
- War Goddess (1973) as Leuthera
- Ricco (1973) as Rosa
- World's Best Whorehouse for Women (1973)
- Line Up and Lay Down (1973) as Christa
- Once Upon a Time in the Wild, Wild West (1973) as Dolores
- The Way of the Dragon (1972) as Italian Beauty
- The Forbidden Decameron (1972) as Nicolosa
- Naughty Nun (1972) as Caterina
- The Sicilian Connection (1972) as Rosalia Calogero
- Love, Passion and Pleasure (1972) as Madre Lucrezia
- Sexy Sinners (1972) as Baronessa Elena
- Now They Call Him Sacramento (1972) as Barbara / Jenny Mckinley
- Le mille e una notte all'italiana (1972)
- Blindman (1971) as Bride
- School of Erotic Enjoyment (1971) as Cristiana
- Zorro, Rider of Vengeance (1971) as Gladys
- Transplant (1970)
- A Girl Called Jules (1970)
- Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Fifth Floor Neighbour (1970) as Clara
- Transplant of a Brain (1970)
- More Dollars for the MacGregors (1970) as Yuma
- La banda de los tres crisantemos (1970)
- Edipeon (1970)
- Zorro, the Navarra Marquis (1969) as Carmen De Mendoza
- A Rather Complicated Girl (1969) as Girl in Blue Bikini (uncredited)
- One on Top of the Other (1969) as Elizabeth O'Neill
- All About Women (1969) as L'amie de Joëlle sur la plage
- Naked You Die (1968) as Cynthia Fellows
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Malisa Longo best known for?
Malisa Longo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including LINK CLICK (2021), Snack Bar Budapest (1988), Senza vergogna (1986), Miranda (1985).
When and where was Malisa Longo born?
Malisa Longo was born on July 13, 1950 in Venezia, Veneto, Italia.
How many credits does Malisa Longo have?
Malisa Longo has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2025.
What is Malisa Longo's background in cinema and television?
Malisa Longo is an Italian actress, model, and writer born Maria Luisa Longo in Venice on July 13, 1950. Moving to Rome at a young age, she began her career as a model, participating in the Miss Italia beauty contest where she won the Miss Cinema and Miss Lazio titles. Following appearances in various commercials, she ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Way of the Dragon (1972) as Italian Beauty — aged about 21
- La Tête des autres (1973) as Luisa — aged about 22
- City of Women (1980) as Second Girl of 'Giro della Morte' (uncredited) — aged about 29
- One on Top of the Other (1969) as Elizabeth O'Neill — aged about 18
- Salon Kitty (1976) as SS Girl — aged about 25
- The Doctor Is Staying with the Colonel (1980) as Giovanna Punzone — aged about 29
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