Simonetta Stefanelli
Biography
Simonetta Stefanelli is an Italian actress, entrepreneur, and fashion designer born in Rome, Italy, on November 30, 1954. Internationally, she is best known for her performance as Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone in the 1972 film The Godfather, which was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Her other acting credits include appearances in Moses the Lawgiver, Scandal in the Family, Three Brothers, and The Godfather: A Novel for Television. In 1992, Stefanelli made her last film appearance in the drama Le amiche del cuore, which translates to Close Friends, directed by her then husband Michele Placido. Throughout her career, she has accumulated twenty-seven known acting credits on the Movie Database platform.
Career overview
Simonetta Stefanelli is an Italian actress, entrepreneur, and fashion designer who was born in Rome on November 30, 1954. Internationally, she is best known for her performance as Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone in the 1972 film The Godfather, which was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Her filmography also includes appearances in Moses the Lawgiver, Scandal in the Family, Three Brothers, and Le amiche del cuore, which is also known as Close Friends.
In addition to her role in The Godfather, her work encompasses various films and television projects such as The Godfather: A Novel for Television and Tenkrát na Západě. In 1992, Stefanelli made her final film appearance in the drama Le amiche del cuore, a film directed by her then husband, Michele Placido. Throughout her career, she has accumulated numerous known credits in the entertainment industry as a performer.
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Full Filmography
27 titles- The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (2020) as Apollonia-Vitelli-Corleone
- The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 (2016) as Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone
- The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992) as Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone
- Close Friends (1992) as Giuliana
- The Godfather Part III (1990) as Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone
- Department Store (1986) as signorina Romano
- Il falco e la colomba (1981) as Rita Alemani
- Three Brothers (1981) as Young Donato's Wife
- The Hawk and the Dove (1981) as Rita Alemani
- Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977) as Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone
- Moses the Lawgiver (1976) as Cotbi
- Scandal in the Family (1975) as Doris
- Intimate Relations (1975) as Signora Flora
- Moses the Lawgiver (1974) as Cotbi
- Young Lucrezia (1974) as Lucrezia Borgia
- I Have Met a Shadow (1974) as Gal Fabian
- La profanazione (1974)
- The King is the Best Mayor (1974) as Elvira
- The Big Family (1973) as Mrs. Vitale
- Gli amici degli amici hanno saputo (1973)
- The Godfather (1972) as Apollonia - Sicilian Sequence
- The Pisciotta Case (1972) as Anna
- In the Name of the Italian People (1971) as 'Giugi' Santenocito
- Die Sonne angreifen (1971) as Henia
- Do Not Commit Adultery (1971) as Maria Teresa
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) as Maureen McBain (uncredited)
- La moglie giapponese (1968)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Simonetta Stefanelli best known for?
Simonetta Stefanelli is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Godfather Part III (1990), Department Store (1986), Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977), Scandal in the Family (1975).
When and where was Simonetta Stefanelli born?
Simonetta Stefanelli was born on November 30, 1954 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
How many credits does Simonetta Stefanelli have?
Simonetta Stefanelli has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2020.
What is Simonetta Stefanelli's background in cinema and television?
Simonetta Stefanelli is an Italian actress, entrepreneur, and fashion designer born in Rome, Italy, on November 30, 1954. Internationally, she is best known for her performance as Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone in the 1972 film The Godfather, which was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Her other acting credits include appe...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Godfather (1972) as Apollonia - Sicilian Sequence — aged about 17
- Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977) as Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone — aged about 22
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) as Maureen McBain (uncredited) — aged about 13
- The Godfather Part III (1990) as Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone — aged about 35
- Department Store (1986) as signorina Romano — aged about 31
- Scandal in the Family (1975) as Doris — aged about 20
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