Anna Arena was an Italian actress, best known for her roles in Fantasmi del mare (1948), The Pirate and the Slave Girl (1959), and Queen of the Seas (1961). She was born on June 21, 1919, in Quiliano, Liguria, Italy, and passed away on August 19, 1974, in Jesolo, Veneto, Italy.
Personal and Family Life
Anna Arena was born Ada Anna Arena in Italy. Details about her early life and family background are limited. However, she is remembered for her contributions to the film industry during her career.
Career
Anna began her acting career in the late 1940s, gaining recognition for her performances in various films. She became particularly notable for her roles in Italian cinema during the 1950s and 1960s.
Death and Legacy
Anna Arena passed away on August 19, 1974. Although she is no longer with us, her films continue to be appreciated by fans of classic Italian cinema, ensuring that her legacy lives on.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Il bell’Antonio | 1960-03-04 | Signora Puglisi |
| Fantasmi del mare | 1948-10-21 | Adele |
| Il sogno di Zorro | 1952-03-26 | La Locandiera |
| Carmen | 1944-08-08 | La dame dame dans la diligence |
| I cavalieri dell’illusione | 1954-12-24 | |
| Pane, amore e gelosia | 1954-12-06 | Una donna (uncredited) |
| Piscatore ‘e Pusilleco | 1954-10-06 | Prisoner |
| Tua per la vita | 1955-10-04 | |
| In amore si pecca in due | 1954-01-09 | Angelantonia |
| È arrivato l’accordatore | 1952-10-09 | |
| Bellezze a Capri | 1951-11-10 | Assunta |
| La scimitarra del Saraceno | 1959-10-22 | Zaira |
| Le avventure di Mary Read | 1961-12-01 | Signora sulla Diligenza |
| Ercole contro Roma | 1964-05-15 | Fenicia |
| La Legge | 1959-01-25 | Anna – la moglie d’Attilio |
| La rossa | 1955-09-15 | Rosa – la moglie di Giacomo |
| Aeroporto | 1944-12-18 | |
| Quo Vadis | 1951-11-08 | Woman (uncredited) |
| Vacanze col gangster | 1952-03-22 |