Liana Orfei (born 6 June 1937) is an Italian actress and circus artist. She appeared in more than 30 films between 1959 and 1971.
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![]() Orfei in I nostri mariti (1966) | |
Born | (1937-06-06) 6 June 1937 (age 85) San Giovanni in Persiceto, Italy |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1959-1971 |
Spouse(s) | Angelo Piccinelli (1954-?) (divorced)[1] Paolo Pristipino (1975-present)[2] |
Born in San Giovanni in Persiceto, Bologna, daughter and niece of famous circus artists, since her childhood Orfei started her engagement in activities typical of the sector such as being a clown, a horsewoman and even a tamer of wild beasts.[3] Her film career began in the late 1950s, when she played some secondary roles in several films of adventure and peplum genre and in some comedies.[3] In a short time she landed more significant productions and roles, working with directors such as Ettore Scola, Mario Monicelli, Antonio Pietrangeli, Dino Risi.[3] She retired from acting after playing a role inspired on herself in Federico Fellini's I clowns (1970).[3] She was also active on stage and in television.[3]
She is the cousin of the actress Moira Orfei.[3]
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