Lina Volonghi

Lina Volonghi (4 September 1914 – 24 February 1991) was an Italian stage, television and film actress.

Life and career Born in Genoa as Giuseppina Angela Volonghi, a promising junior swimming champion in her youth, Volonghi started her acting career in 1933, when she debuted in the comedy play I manezzi pe' majâ na figgia, in the Gilberto Govi's stage company. After six years she left the Govi's company and moved to Rome, where she joined the Anton Giulio Bragaglia's company Theatre of the Arts. In these years she gained critical appreciation for her versatility in comic and dramatic roles. She later worked on stage with Luchino Visconti, Giorgio Strehler, Luigi Squarzina among others. Also active in films, TV, and radio dramas and series, she retired in 1986 following a sudden heart attack. Volonghi was married to actor Carlo Cataneo.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1943 La signora in nero Marta, la governante 1946 Paese senza pace Madonna Libera 1949 Hand of Death Carmela Caputo 1951 Ha fatto 13 1955 The Belle of Rome Tina 1955 Io piaccio Lucia 1961 A Difficult Life Amelia Pavinato 1964 Le tardone Isabella (episode "L'armadio")1965 Rita the American Girl Greta Wagner 1974 The Balloon Vendor Sister Maria 1975 The Sunday Woman Ines Tabusso 1977 Cara sposa Rosa Balestra 1981 Nessuno è perfetto Mother-in-law of Guerrino 1984 La Septième Cible La mamma