Angela Pagano was an Italian actress known for her roles in “Luna rossa,” “Il nascondiglio,” and “The Seed of Man.” She was born on April 1, 1937, in Naples, Campania, Italy, and passed away on July 6, 2024, also in Naples.
Personal and Family Life
Angela came from a musical family; her father, Guglielmo Pagano, was a skilled mandolin player. As a child, she began singing alongside her father’s trio of parking attendants. She also had a sister named Marina Pagano, who was an actress as well.
Career Highlights
Angela Pagano made her television debut in 1959 with secondary roles in various comedies. She gained wider recognition when director Giuseppe Patroni Griffi chose her for his show “Le catacombe” in the early 1960s. Her performance in “Natural and Snobbish People” in 2002 earned her the Award for Best Interpretation.
Death and Legacy
Angela Pagano passed away on July 6, 2024, in her hometown of Naples. She left behind a legacy in the Italian entertainment industry, with a career spanning several decades that showcased her talent in both film and television.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Il nascondiglio | 2007-11-16 | Liuba |
| Assunta Spina | 2006-10-08 | Carmela |
| Peperoni ripieni e pesci in faccia | 2006-06-16 | Assunta |
| Sogno di una notte di mezza sbornia | 1959-08-13 | Assunta |
| Mannaggia alla miseria! | 2009-11-24 | |
| Neve | 2014-12-11 | |
| Napoli milionaria | 1962-01-01 | Assunta |
| Bagnoli Jungle | 2016-06-16 | Sig.ra Sgueglia |
| Il seme dell’uomo | 1969-09-27 | |
| Luna rossa | 2001-11-09 | Mariella |
| Napoli velata | 2017-12-28 | custode |
| La signora è stata violentata | 1973-11-29 | |
| Il nostro Eduardo | 2020-12-25 | herself |
| Il medico dei pazzi | 1959-06-15 | |
| Tre Calzoni Fortunati | 1959-01-01 | |
| Cupido scherza… e spazza | 1972-01-01 | |
| Adultero lui, adultera lei | 1963-07-31 | seconda cameriera |
| Vacanze sulla Costa Smeralda | 1968-12-06 | |
| Caracas | 2024-02-29 | |
| La casa di Ninetta | 2024-05-31 | Ninetta Anziana |