About Lina Gennari
Lived 1911 – 1997 (aged 86). Lina Gennari was an Italian actor, singer and stage actor.
Carolina "Lina" Gennari (22 March 1911 – 11 October 1997) was an Italian actress and operetta singer.
Born in Bologna, she made her debut in the early 1920s in the Schwarz stage company, and she had her first role as prima donna in the operetta Al cavallino bianco. She achieved great success on stage in 1939 with the revue Se un'idea mi porta fortuna and then in 1940 with 's Vicino alle stelle.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1933 Tourist Train Lina 1935 Naples in Green and Blue 1937 It Was I! Fiammetta 1944 In cerca di felicità 1946 Eugenia Grandet Marquise D'Aubrion 1952 Umberto D. Antonia Belloni 1955 The Sign of Venus Signora Pina 1955 Il padrone sono me (final film role)
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Who was Lina Gennari?
Italian actress (1911-1997)
When was Lina Gennari born?
Lina Gennari was born on 22 March 1911 in Bologna.
When did Lina Gennari die?
Lina Gennari died on 11 October 1997 in Rome.
What was Lina Gennari's occupation?
Lina Gennari was an actor, singer and stage actor.
What nationality was Lina Gennari?
Lina Gennari was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lina Gennari. https://biography.guide/lina-gennari/
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