Isabella Riva was an American actress who is best known for The Mill on the Po, L’importanza d’essere Franco, and L’ultima carta.
Personal and Family Life
Isabella Riva was born Isabella Truffarelli on April 27, 1890, in Nizza Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy. She married Guido Riva in 1918, and the couple shared their life together for many years. Details about their life after marriage remain scarce.
Death and Legacy
Isabella Riva passed away on August 10, 1985, in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Her contributions to film and television have left a lasting impact on the industry, and she is remembered for her performances in notable works throughout her career.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sì vendetta | 1974 | La maga |
| Tre camerati | 1973 | Signora Zalewski |
| Qui squadra mobile | 1973 | Agata Mainardi |
| I Nicotera | 1972 | La nonna di Mario |
| Una pistola in vendita | 1970 | Una vecchia signora |
| La fine dell’avventura | 1969 | Padrona di casa |
| La nemica | 1966 | Contessa di Bernois |
| Oblomov | 1966 | La governante |
| Le inchieste del commissario Maigret | 1965 | La fioraia |
| La torre sul pollaio | 1959 | La portinaia |
| L’importanza d’essere Franco | 1958 | Miss Prism |
| L’angelo delle Alpi | 1957 | donna Clotilde |
| Romanzo | 1956 | Miss Ketty |
| Fanny e i suoi domestici | 1956 | Miss Rose Wetherell |
| Il cadetto Winslow | 1954 | Violet |