Marisa Solinas
Biography
Marisa Anna Solinas, known professionally as Marisa Solinas, was an Italian actress and singer born in Genoa on May 30, 1939. She made her film debut in 1961. Her career gained prominence the following year when director Mario Monicelli cast her as the main actress in Renzo e Luciana, an episode of Boccaccio '70. Also in that year, she appeared in Bernardo Bertolucci's directorial debut, La commare secca, and performed on stage in Fogli d'album at the Festival dei Due Mondi. Over the course of her career, she starred in numerous genre films, including Spaghetti Westerns, and appeared in various television series. She was also a singer. Marisa Solinas passed away in February 2019.
Career overview
Marisa Anna Solinas, best known professionally as Marisa Solinas, was an Italian actress and singer. She was born in Genoa on May 30, 1939, to a Sardinian father and a Tuscan mother from Garfagnana. Solinas made her film debut in 1961. Her career was launched the following year when director Mario Monicelli selected her as the main actress in Renzo e Luciana, which was one of the four episodes making up the feature Boccaccio '70.
Also in 1962, she appeared in Bernardo Bertolucci's film debut, La commare secca, and performed on stage in Fogli d'album at the Festival dei Due Mondi. Over the course of her acting career, she starred in many genre films, notably Spaghetti Westerns, and made appearances in several successful television series. In addition to her extensive work in film and television, she was also a singer. Solinas passed away in February 2019.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Almost Blue (2000) as Vedova Lazzaroni
- The Shadow of the Giant (2000) as Angelica
- All for the Moral Majority! (1984) as Luisella
- I due carabinieri (1984) as Nora
- The City of the Last Fear (1975) as Eva
- Playing the Field (1974) as Luisella, la moglie di Tito
- My Pleasure Is Your Pleasure (1973) as La damigella della granduchessa
- Blindman (1971) as Margherita
- Raped On The Beach (1971)
- Una ragazza di Praga (1971) as Eliza
- Plagio (1969)
- The Ten Wonders of Love (1969) as Ragazza dal parrucchiere
- Killer Adios (1968) as Sheila
- Garter Colt (1968) as Rosy
- The Head of the Family (1967) as domestica Angela
- Colt in the Hand of the Devil (1967) as Maya
- Riderà! - Cuore matto (1967) as Giulia
- Viaggio di nozze all'italiana (1966) as Gina
- The Amorous Virgin (1966) as Sita / Maria
- Indians in the Northwest (1964) as Maria Dolores
- Summer Night (1963) as Alicia
- Homesick for St. Paul (1963)
- Boccaccio '70 (1962) as Luciana (segment "Renzo e Luciana")
- La Commare Secca (1962) as Bruna
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marisa Solinas best known for?
Marisa Solinas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Playing the Field (1974), A Peephole (2014), War Junk (2019), Slid (2020).
When and where was Marisa Solinas born?
Marisa Solinas was born on May 30, 1939 in Genoa, Italia. They passed away on February 13, 2019.
How many credits does Marisa Solinas have?
Marisa Solinas has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2000.
What is Marisa Solinas's background in cinema and television?
Marisa Anna Solinas, known professionally as Marisa Solinas, was an Italian actress and singer born in Genoa on May 30, 1939. She made her film debut in 1961. Her career gained prominence the following year when director Mario Monicelli cast her as the main actress in Renzo e Luciana, an episode of Boccaccio '70. Also ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Boccaccio '70 (1962) as Luciana (segment "Renzo e Luciana") — aged about 23
- Summer Night (1963) as Alicia — aged about 24
- Playing the Field (1974) as Luisella, la moglie di Tito — aged about 35
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