Marilù Tolo
Biography
Marilù Tolo, born Maria Lucia Tolo on January 16, 1944, in Rome, Italy, is an Italian film actress and fashion model. At a very young age, she worked as an assistant to Mario Riva in the RAI variety show Il Musichiere. She made her film debut at the age of 16 in Alberto Lattuada's Sweet Deceptions. Throughout her career, she appeared in more than 60 films between 1960 and 1985. She was also a close friend of Italian stylist Valentino, who stated in an interview with the Italian newspaper La Repubblica that Tolo was the only woman he had ever really loved.
Career overview
Marilù Tolo, born Maria Lucia Tolo on January 16, 1944, in Rome, Italy, is an Italian film actress and fashion model. At a very young age, she worked as an assistant to Mario Riva in the RAI variety show Il Musichiere. She made her film debut at the age of 16 in Alberto Lattuada's Sweet Deceptions. Throughout her career, she appeared in more than 60 films between 1960 and 1985.
Alongside her acting work, Tolo was a fashion model and a close friend of Italian stylist Valentino. Valentino stated in an interview with the Italian newspaper La Repubblica that Tolo was the only woman he had ever truly loved. Her extensive filmography and early television work established her presence in Italian entertainment during her active years in the industry.
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Full Filmography
72 titles- Sogni e bisogni (1985)
- The Last Days of Pompeii (1984) as Xenia
- Il tassinaro (1983) as Fernanda Rossetti
- Christmas Holidays (1983) as Grazia
- Marco Polo (1982) as Fiammetta
- Lo Scorpione a Due Code (1982)
- Scorpion with Two Tails (1982) as Contessa Maria Volumna
- The Sleep of Death (1980) as Countess Elga
- The Greek Tycoon (1978) as Sophia Matalas
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Carla Leone
- Run After Me Until I Catch You (1976) as Anita
- Dimenticare Lisa (1976) as Lisa Carter
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Deep Red (1975) as Carol (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Beyond Fear (1975) as Nicole
- Riot in a Women's Prison (1974) as Susan
- Il trafficone (1974) as Rosalia
- Door Into Darkness (1973) as Roberta Leoni
- Themroc (1973) as The Secretary
- The Five Days (1973) as The Countess
- Bluebeard (1972) as Brigitte
- My Dear Killer (1972) as Dr. Anna Borgese
- Jus primae noctis (1972) as Venerata
- Shadows Unseen (1972) as Simona
- Meo Patacca (1972) as Sora Nuccia
- Eneide (1971) as Venus
- Don't Turn the Other Cheek (1971) as Lupita
- The Double (1971) as Marie
- Romance of a Horsethief (1971) as Manka
- Confessions of a Police Captain (1971) as Serena Li Puma
- We Are All in Temporary Liberty (1971) as Emilia, wife of Langellone
- Roy Colt and Winchester Jack (1970) as Manila
- Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It (1970) as Verde
- A Savage Summer (1970)
- Gradiva (1970)
- The Damned Of The Earth (1969) as Adriana
- Murder by Music (1969) as Helen
- Candy (1968) as Marquita
- Commandos (1968) as Adriana
- The Killer Likes Candy (1968) as Sylva
- The Witches (1967) as Waitress (segment "La strega bruciata viva")
- The Oldest Profession (1967) as Marlène (segment "Anticipation, ou l'amour en l'an 2000")
- Django Kill... If You Live, Shoot! (1967) as Flory
- Judoka-Secret Agent (1967) as Vanessa
- Seven Guys and a Gal (1967) as Countess Carlotta
- Anticipation, or Love in the Year 2000 (1967) as Marlène
- Casse-tête chinois pour le judoka (1967) as Jennifer
- The Poppy Is Also a Flower (1966) as Sophia Banzo
- Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die (1966) as Gioia
- To Skin a Spy (1966) as Anna
- Balearic Caper (1966) as Sofia
- Your Money or Your Life (1966) as Violette
- The Big Blackout (1966) as Paola Kuriel
- Un colpo da mille miliardi (1966) as Prinzi
- Night of Violence (1965) as Sister of Carla Pratesi
- Song of the World (1965) as Gina
- The Desert Renegades (1965) as Yasmin
- Espionage in Lisbon (1965) as Terry Brown
- La Celestina P… R… (1965) as Silvana
- Marriage Italian Style (1964) as Diana
- The Terror of Rome Against the Son of Hercules (1964) as Olympia
- Messalina Against the Son of Hercules (1964) as Ena
- Hercules vs. the Giant Warriors (1964) as Princess Ate
- The Magnificent Gladiator (1964) as Velida
- Scheherazade (1963) as Shirin
- Adultero lui, adultera lei (1963) as Lina Rossi
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Howlers of the Dock (1960)
- Colossus and the Amazon Queen (1960) as Amazzone
- I piaceri del sabato notte (1960) as La sartina - l'amante di Luigi
- Sweet Deceptions (1960)
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marilù Tolo best known for?
Marilù Tolo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Last Days of Pompeii (1984), Maburaho (2003), I Am Legend (2007), The Greek Tycoon (1978).
When and where was Marilù Tolo born?
Marilù Tolo was born on January 16, 1944 in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
How many credits does Marilù Tolo have?
Marilù Tolo has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1985.
What is Marilù Tolo's background in cinema and television?
Marilù Tolo, born Maria Lucia Tolo on January 16, 1944, in Rome, Italy, is an Italian film actress and fashion model. At a very young age, she worked as an assistant to Mario Riva in the RAI variety show Il Musichiere. She made her film debut at the age of 16 in Alberto Lattuada's Sweet Deceptions. Throughout her caree...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Desert Renegades (1965) as Yasmin — aged about 21
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self — aged about 12
- Eneide (1971) as Venus — aged about 27
- Deep Red (1975) as Carol (archive footage) (uncredited) — aged about 31
- Marriage Italian Style (1964) as Diana — aged about 20
- Scheherazade (1963) as Shirin — aged about 19
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