Carla Gravina was born on August 5, 1941 in Gemona, Friuli-Venezia, Italy. She made her film debut at 15 in "Gwendolyn" (1957). Since then she’s had a long career in Italian films and is thought of as one of Italy’s finest actresses, receiving several Best Actress Awards. After appearing in the 1958 TV series "Padri e figli" and 1959 in "Il Musichiere" she turned to the stage. While acting in theater she met actor Gian Maria Volonte and became his partner for many years and they had a daughter. In 1967 Carla returned to films appearing in "I sette fratelli Cervi" and in 1968's Banditi a Milano". In 1974 she appeared in "L’anticristo" directed by Alberto Martino. Carla also became a politician and was named to replace Luigi Longo as a member of the Chamber of Deputies after his death from 1980-1983. In the 1990s she returned to the theater where she has dedicated most of her time. Carla appeared in only one Euro-western 1966's "A Bullet for the General" as Rosario along with Volonte. Today we celebrate Carla Gravina’s 70th birthday.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Happy 70th Birthday Carla Gravina
Carla Gravina was born on August 5, 1941 in Gemona, Friuli-Venezia, Italy. She made her film debut at 15 in "Gwendolyn" (1957). Since then she’s had a long career in Italian films and is thought of as one of Italy’s finest actresses, receiving several Best Actress Awards. After appearing in the 1958 TV series "Padri e figli" and 1959 in "Il Musichiere" she turned to the stage. While acting in theater she met actor Gian Maria Volonte and became his partner for many years and they had a daughter. In 1967 Carla returned to films appearing in "I sette fratelli Cervi" and in 1968's Banditi a Milano". In 1974 she appeared in "L’anticristo" directed by Alberto Martino. Carla also became a politician and was named to replace Luigi Longo as a member of the Chamber of Deputies after his death from 1980-1983. In the 1990s she returned to the theater where she has dedicated most of her time. Carla appeared in only one Euro-western 1966's "A Bullet for the General" as Rosario along with Volonte. Today we celebrate Carla Gravina’s 70th birthday.
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