Laura Morante

Laura Morante (born 21 August 1956) is an Italian film actress.

Life and career Morante was born in Santa Fiora, province of Grosseto (Tuscany), the daughter of lawyer and playwright Marcello Morante, who was the son of Irma (née Poggibonsi) (a schoolteacher of Jewish descent) and Francesco Lo Monaco, from Sicily, and brother of the novelist Elsa Morante. Laura's mother is Maria Bona Palazzeschi. Returning to Italy, in 2001 she eventually won the David di Donatello for best actress her performance in Moretti's The Son's Room.

Filmography

Films

Television

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 1984 David di Donatello Awards Best Actress Sweet Body of Bianca 1996 David di Donatello Awards Best Actress August Vacation 2001 David di Donatello Awards Best Actress The Son's Room 2001 European Film Awards Best Actress The Son's Room 2002 European Film Awards Best Actress A Journey Called Love

Theatre