Nerina Montagnani (20 April 1897 – 4 November 1993) was an Italian actress.
Nerina Montagnani | |
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| Born | 20 April 1897 |
| Died | 4 November 1993 (aged 96) Maranello, Modena, Italy |
| Occupation | Actress |
Life and career
editBorn in Maranello, Modena, Montagnani graduated as a teacher. Starting in 1918 she worked as a governess and a gardener in many noble houses in France and Italy.[1] At 68 years old, while working at the Palazzo Barberini as a gardener, she was discovered by Federico Fellini who gave her supporting roles in Giulietta degli spiriti, Satyricon and The Clowns.[1][2] From then, for about 25 years, Montagnani appeared in dozens of films and stage works.[1][2] She obtained a large popularity with the role of Natalina, Nino Manfredi's chambermaid in a long series of Lavazza commercials shot between 1979 and 1990.[1][2]
She died of bronchopneumonia at 96 years old.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "E' morta Natalina, la " nonnina del caffe' "". Corriere della Sera. 5 November 1993. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ^ a b c Enrico Lancia, Roberto Poppi. Dizionario del cinema italiano - Le Attrici. Gremese Editore, 2003. ISBN 888440214X.