Carla Bizzarri was an Italian actor known for her work in film and television from the 1950s to the 1980s. She was born Carla Ottolenghi and is recognized for her roles in productions like “Una donna spezzata,” “Il buon soldato,” and “Don Giovanni in Sicilia.”
Personal and Family Life
Carla Bizzarri was born on June 27, 1920, in Rome, Italy. She was the sister of Vittoria Ottolenghi, a notable TV journalist and dance critic. Carla had a successful career in the theater, working with the prestigious director Luchino Visconti.
Career
Throughout her career, Carla participated in various theatrical productions and television shows. One of her notable television appearances was in the 1962 cultural program “Books for All,” where she read works by various authors. She was well-respected for her contributions to both stage and screen.
Death and Legacy
Carla Bizzarri passed away on May 19, 2016, in her hometown of Rome. Her legacy lives on through her performances and the influence she had on Italian theater and television, particularly her collaboration with other talented artists.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ci sarà un giorno (Il giovane Pertini) | Madre Pertini (as Carla Bizzarri) |
| 1988 | Una donna spezzata | Angela |
| 1982 | Il buon soldato | Aunt Adele (as Carla Bizzarri) |
| 1977 | Don Giovanni in Sicilia | La marchesa Marconella (as Carla Bizzarri) |
| 1964 | Arlecchinata | Edna Selby |
| 1963 | Prima di cena | Anna Ivanna |
| 1962 | Eruption | Signora Barrès (as Carla Bizzarri) |
| 1960 | Le signorine dai cappelli verdi | Maria |
| 1960 | Red Lips | La madre di Irene (as Carla Bizzarri) |
| 1960 | Non si dorme a Kirkwall | Minnie |
| 1959 | Treasure Island | La madre di Jim |
| 1955 | Piccole donne | Signora March (as Carla Bizzarri) |