Amalia Pellegrini was an Italian actress best known for her roles in “Pane, amore e fantasia,” “Roma città aperta,” and “Bellissima.” Born on June 16, 1873, in Vigevano, Lombardy, Italy, she built a diverse career that spanned more than sixty films, particularly flourishing in the post-World War II era.
Personal and Family Life
Amalia started her acting journey at a young age, training rigorously in theatre. This early experience shaped her impressive skills in acting, allowing her to portray characters with great emotion and depth. She was also active in radio drama during the 1930s, performing in live broadcasts.
Career Highlights
Pellegrini’s film career thrived after the war, where she participated in numerous successful movies. Some highlights include her notable performances in “Sorelle Materassi” (1944) and “I dieci comandamenti” (1956). In 1953, she received a nomination for the Silver Ribbon for her outstanding work in “Pane, amore e fantasia.”
Death and Legacy
Amalia Pellegrini passed away on September 8, 1958, in New York, USA. Her contributions to film and radio left a lasting impact on the Italian entertainment industry, and she is remembered for her warmth and powerful performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| I grandi magazzini | 1939-06-03 | La signora che chiede gli impermeabili |
| Un giorno in pretura | 1954-01-28 | Vecchia signora |
| Roma città aperta | 1945-10-08 | Nannina (uncredited) |
| Il prigioniero di Santa Cruz | 1941-03-02 | Maria |
| L’intrusa | 1955-05-18 | Amalia (uncredited) |
| Un americano a Roma | 1954-12-10 | |
| Pane, amore e fantasia | 1953-12-22 | La nonna di Matteo |
| Bellissima | 1952-01-04 | |
| Piccola posta | 1955-12-22 | Donna Virginia |
| L’ultimo amante | 1955-11-03 | Un’anziana ospite dell’istituto (uncredited) |
| Il barone Carlo Mazza | 1948-11-11 | Vecchietta al funerale (uncredited) |
| Catene | 1949-10-29 | (uncredited) |
| Pane, amore e gelosia | 1954-12-06 | La nonna di Matteo (uncredited) |
| Il romanzo di un giovane povero | 1958-03-29 | |
| Voglio bene soltanto a te! | 1946-11-12 | governante |
| Cuore forestiero | 1952-09-12 | donna Carmela |
| Mio figlio Nerone | 1956-09-13 | |
| Questa è la vita | 1954-02-03 | Adele |
| Bravissimo | 1955-11-22 | |
| Graziella | 1954-10-28 | Noblewoman (uncredited) |
| Il romanzo di un giovane povero | 1942-10-14 | Maddalena |
| La bella mugnaia | 1955-10-27 | |
| La famiglia Passaguai | 1951-12-20 | |
| Il sentiero dell’odio | 1950-12-31 | Nonna Angela |
| Il signore a doppio petto | 1941-03-13 | |
| Labbra serrate | 1942-11-13 | La domestica di D’Anzi |
| Moglie e buoi… | 1956-10-23 | |
| Peccato che sia una canaglia | 1954-12-28 | La vecchieta con valigia all stazione |
| L’elisir d’amore | 1941-05-04 | |
| Città canora | 1952-10-29 | |
| Altri tempi – Zibaldone n. 1 | 1952-09-28 | |
| Cronaca nera | 1947-02-15 | |
| Il cappello a tre punte | 1935-02-01 | La balia |
| Amicizia | 1938-11-11 | la contadina curiosa |
| Il fidanzato di mia moglie | 1943-01-01 | la signora anziana nel taxi |
| Lo sbaglio di essere vivo | 1945-12-05 |