Olimpia Cavalli was an Italian actress, best known for her performances in “Vanina Vanini,” “8½,” and “Il gattopardo.” Born on August 30, 1930, in Cadeo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, she became a notable figure in the film industry during the late 1950s to mid-1960s.
Personal and Family Life
Olimpia Cavalli was married to Sergio Callegari, and they had one child, actor Claudio Del Falco. She was an influential figure in her family’s creative pursuits, particularly through her son’s career in acting.
Career Highlights
Cavalli started her career in avanspettacolo with Erminio Macario before making her film debut in the comedy “La cambiale” in 1959. She appeared in several notable films, including works by renowned directors such as Roberto Rossellini and Dino Risi. After retiring from acting in 1966, she made a comeback in 1999 with the film “L’ultimo volo.”
Death and Legacy
Olimpia Cavalli passed away on March 29, 2012, in Rome, Italy. Her contributions to film during her active years left a lasting impression, and she is remembered for her diverse roles in Italian cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Due mafiosi nel Far West | 1964-06-30 | Calamity Jane |
| Il gattopardo | 1963-03-27 | Mariannina |
| Letti sbagliati | 1965-04-08 | Dina (Segment “La seconda moglie”) |
| 8½ | 1963-02-14 | Olimpia (uncredited) |
| Totò a Parigi | 1958-10-23 | |
| Noi siamo 2 evasi | 1959-06-26 | prostituta mora |
| I 2 marescialli | 1961-12-22 | Immacolata Di Rosa |
| Vanina Vanini | 1961-10-12 | serva dell’albergo |
| La cambiale | 1959-11-19 | Enrichetta |
| La viaccia | 1961-06-13 | |
| Gli attendenti | 1961-11-03 | |
| Che fine ha fatto Totò Baby? | 1964-08-21 | matrigna di Totò Baby |
| Il giovedì | 1964-01-24 | Olimpia |
| Morte di un amico | 1960-01-19 | Wanda |
| Il mantenuto | 1961-12-30 | Claretta |
| I baccanali di Tiberio | 1960-01-15 | Flavina |