Carmen Scarpitta

Carmen Scarpitta (26 May 1933 26 April 2008) was an Italian stage and film actress. She appeared in 30 films between 1960 and 2001.

Carmen Scarpitta
Carmen Scarpitta (1974)
Born(1933-05-26)26 May 1933
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Died26 April 2008(2008-04-26) (aged 74)
OccupationActress
Years active1960–2001

Scarpitta was born in Hollywood, California. She debuted on stage in 1960 in Alessandro Manzoni's Adelchis and in Ennio Flaiano's A Martian in Rome, both directed by Vittorio Gassman.[1] During her 40-year career she worked on stage with Carmelo Bene, Luca Ronconi and Luigi Squarzina, and starred in films directed by Federico Fellini, Bernardo Bertolucci, Mauro Bolognini and Luigi Magni.[1]

She died from a gas leak in her house in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.[1]

Theatre

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1960Five Branded Women
1963Gidget Goes to RomeCaviar Party GuestUncredited
1966Pleasant NightsFriend of Domicilla
1968AnzioNeapolitan girl
1970Defeat of the MafiaCountess Torreguardia
1973Il magnate
1974L'albero dalle foglie rosaGloria, madre di Marco
1975Savage ThreeMoglie del deputato
1976Fellini's CasanovaMadame Charpillon
1976Natale in casa d'appuntamentoMarta
1976La OrcaIrene
1976Frou-frou del tabarinContessa Chantal de la Barrière - Charlotte's mother
1977Oedipus OrcaIrene
1977Beyond Good and EvilMalvida
1977In the Name of the Pope KingLa contessa Flaminia
1978La Cage aux FollesLouise Charrier
1979Hunted CityFerro's Sister
1980Tranquille donne di campagnaFloriana
1980Bello di mammaMother of Mimì
1981Calderon
1987Farewell Moscow
1989Lungo il fiume
1990Voglia di vivereTV movie
2001Probably LoveLaura

References

  1. "È morta in Messico Carmen Scarpitta". Corriere della Sera. 9 May 2008. p. 59.

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