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Mariangela Melato

November 17, 2023

Mariangela Melato (19 September 1941 – 11 January 2013) was an award-winning Italian cinema and theater actress. She won the David di Donatello for Best Actress four times between 1974 and 1981.[1]

Mariangela Melato
Melato in the movie Lo chiameremo Andrea (1972)
Born(1941-09-19)19 September 1941
Milan, Kingdom of Italy
Died11 January 2013(2013-01-11) (aged 71)
Rome, Italy
Other namesMaria Angela Melato
OccupationActress
Years active1969–2012

Melato began her stage career in the 1960s. Her first film role was in Thomas e gli indemoniati (1969), directed by Pupi Avati. She acted in many memorable films during the 1970s and was praised for her roles in The Seduction of Mimi (1972), Love and Anarchy (1973), Nada (1974), Swept Away (1974), Todo modo (1976), Caro Michele (1976) and Il gatto (1978).

Melato also starred in several English-language films, most notably as a villain in Flash Gordon (1980).[2] She died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 71 in Rome.[3]

Biography and career edit

Early years edit

Melato was born in Milan, Italy, to a Triestine traffic policeman and a Milanese seamstress. Her father emigrated from Nazi Germany and changed his name from Honing.[3] Melato studied painting at the Academy of Brera. She drew posters and worked as a window dresser at La Rinascente to pay for acting lessons with Esperia Sperani.[4][5][6] She began her theatre career in 1960, entering the stage company of Fantasio Piccoli and debuting as an actress in the play Binario cieco.[7]

From 1963 to 1965 she worked with Dario Fo in Settimo: ruba un po' meno and La colpa è sempre del diavolo. In 1967, she worked with Luchino Visconti in The Nun of Monza, and censors shut down the play.[4] She also starred in Ludovico Ariosto's Orlando Furioso in 1969 and his The Revenger's Tragedy in 1970.[4]

She made her film debut in 1969 with Pupi Avati's Thomas e gli indemoniati.[4]

1970s edit

 
Melato in the movie Di che segno sei? (1975)

In the 1970s, Melato starred in film roles such as a school teacher in Nino Manfredi's commedia all'italiana Between Miracles (1971), the female lead in Elio Petri's The Working Class Goes to Heaven (1971) and Vittorio De Sica's Lo chiameremo Andrea (We'll Call Him Andrew, 1972).[4]

In 1972, Melato was praised for her role as Giancarlo Giannini's Milanese mistress in The Seduction of Mimi (1972), directed by Lina Wertmüller. This film was the start of a successful relationship between Wertmüller, Melato and Giannini that continued with Love and Anarchy (1973), in which Melato played an anarchist prostitute, and Swept Away by an Unusual Destiny in the Blue Sea of August (1974).[8] Melato's critically acclaimed comedic performance in this film as a spoiled, unsympathetic aristocrat is one of her more internationally well-known roles.[9]

For the remainder of the 1970s, Melato worked with some of Europe's most renowned directors, including Claude Chabrol in Nada (1974), Elio Petri in Todo modo (1976) and Luigi Comencini in Il gatto (1978). She also worked on television, playing the role of Princess Bithiah in the miniseries Moses the Lawgiver (1974), which also had a theatrical release.

Later years edit

After attaining international success, Melato starred in some American productions, playing one of her most famous roles as the villainess General Kala in Flash Gordon (1980). She co-starred with Ryan O'Neal in the comedy So Fine (1981).[2] Melato and Lina Wertmüller eventually reunited for the filming of Summer Night (1986), a response to Swept Away.[10] She also appeared in a number of Italian comedies and dramas.

In her later years, she returned to the stage, appearing in productions of The Miracle Worker, Euripides, Pirandello, and Shakespearian plays. For ten years, she performed with the Teatro Stabile di Genova.[4]

Death edit

Melato died from pancreatic cancer on 11 January 2013 in Rome, Italy, at age 71.[11]

Selected filmography edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Accademia del Cinema Italiano - Premi David di Donatello". www.daviddidonatello.it. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b Lyman, Eric J. (11 January 2013). "Italian Actress Mariangela Melato Dies at 71". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b Slotnik, Daniel E. (12 January 2013). "Mariangela Melato, Italian Actress, Dies at 71". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Lane, John Francis (14 January 2013). "Mariangela Melato obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  5. ^ Curzio Maltese, "Melato – Siate esagerate", La Stampa, 30 August 1995.
  6. ^ Lietta Tornabuoni, "Il bell'inferno della Melato", ,La Stampa, 18 May 1972.
  7. ^ . L'Unità. 11 January 2013. Archived from the original on 29 May 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  8. ^ Lane, John Francis (14 January 2013). "Mariangela Melato obituary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  9. ^ Lyman, Eric J. (11 January 2013). "Italian Actress Mariangela Melato Dies at 71". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Summer Night Blu-ray - Mariangela Melato". www.dvdbeaver.com. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  11. ^ John Francis Lane (14 January 2013). "Mariangela Melato | Film". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 15 January 2013.

External links edit

  • Mariangela Melato at IMDb
  • Mariangela Melato at AllMovie
  • Allmovie biography

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Mariangela Melato 19 September 1941 11 January 2013 was an award winning Italian cinema and theater actress She won the David di Donatello for Best Actress four times between 1974 and 1981 1 Mariangela MelatoMelato in the movie Lo chiameremo Andrea 1972 Born 1941 09 19 19 September 1941Milan Kingdom of ItalyDied11 January 2013 2013 01 11 aged 71 Rome ItalyOther namesMaria Angela MelatoOccupationActressYears active1969 2012Melato began her stage career in the 1960s Her first film role was in Thomas e gli indemoniati 1969 directed by Pupi Avati She acted in many memorable films during the 1970s and was praised for her roles in The Seduction of Mimi 1972 Love and Anarchy 1973 Nada 1974 Swept Away 1974 Todo modo 1976 Caro Michele 1976 and Il gatto 1978 Melato also starred in several English language films most notably as a villain in Flash Gordon 1980 2 She died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 71 in Rome 3 Contents 1 Biography and career 1 1 Early years 1 2 1970s 1 3 Later years 2 Death 3 Selected filmography 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksBiography and career editEarly years edit Melato was born in Milan Italy to a Triestine traffic policeman and a Milanese seamstress Her father emigrated from Nazi Germany and changed his name from Honing 3 Melato studied painting at the Academy of Brera She drew posters and worked as a window dresser at La Rinascente to pay for acting lessons with Esperia Sperani 4 5 6 She began her theatre career in 1960 entering the stage company of Fantasio Piccoli and debuting as an actress in the play Binario cieco 7 From 1963 to 1965 she worked with Dario Fo in Settimo ruba un po meno and La colpa e sempre del diavolo In 1967 she worked with Luchino Visconti in The Nun of Monza and censors shut down the play 4 She also starred in Ludovico Ariosto s Orlando Furioso in 1969 and his The Revenger s Tragedy in 1970 4 She made her film debut in 1969 with Pupi Avati s Thomas e gli indemoniati 4 1970s edit nbsp Melato in the movie Di che segno sei 1975 In the 1970s Melato starred in film roles such as a school teacher in Nino Manfredi s commedia all italiana Between Miracles 1971 the female lead in Elio Petri s The Working Class Goes to Heaven 1971 and Vittorio De Sica s Lo chiameremo Andrea We ll Call Him Andrew 1972 4 In 1972 Melato was praised for her role as Giancarlo Giannini s Milanese mistress in The Seduction of Mimi 1972 directed by Lina Wertmuller This film was the start of a successful relationship between Wertmuller Melato and Giannini that continued with Love and Anarchy 1973 in which Melato played an anarchist prostitute and Swept Away by an Unusual Destiny in the Blue Sea of August 1974 8 Melato s critically acclaimed comedic performance in this film as a spoiled unsympathetic aristocrat is one of her more internationally well known roles 9 For the remainder of the 1970s Melato worked with some of Europe s most renowned directors including Claude Chabrol in Nada 1974 Elio Petri in Todo modo 1976 and Luigi Comencini in Il gatto 1978 She also worked on television playing the role of Princess Bithiah in the miniseries Moses the Lawgiver 1974 which also had a theatrical release Later years edit After attaining international success Melato starred in some American productions playing one of her most famous roles as the villainess General Kala in Flash Gordon 1980 She co starred with Ryan O Neal in the comedy So Fine 1981 2 Melato and Lina Wertmuller eventually reunited for the filming of Summer Night 1986 a response to Swept Away 10 She also appeared in a number of Italian comedies and dramas In her later years she returned to the stage appearing in productions of The Miracle Worker Euripides Pirandello and Shakespearian plays For ten years she performed with the Teatro Stabile di Genova 4 Death editMelato died from pancreatic cancer on 11 January 2013 in Rome Italy at age 71 11 Selected filmography editLet s Have a Riot 1970 L Invasion 1970 Valentina Thomas e gli indemoniati 1970 Zoe Io non scappo fuggo 1970 The Swinging Confessors 1970 Prostitute Basta guardarla 1971 Marisa do Sol Between Miracles 1971 Maestrina The Working Class Goes to Heaven 1971 Lidia Cometogether 1971 Incontro 1971 La violenza quinto potere 1972 Rosaria Licata The Seduction of Mimi 1972 Fiorella Meneghini Execution Squad 1972 Sandra Lo chiameremo Andrea 1972 Maria Antonazzi Il generale dorme in piedi 1972 Lola Pigna Love and Anarchy 1973 Salome Nada 1974 Veronique Cash Moses the Lawgiver 1974 La fille du maire Policewoman 1974 Giovanna Gianna Abbastanzi Swept Away 1974 Raffaella Pavone Lanzetti Faccia di spia 1975 Tania Di che segno sei 1975 Marietta Claquette The Guernica Tree 1975 Vandale Attenti al buffone 1975 Giulia Todo Modo 1976 Giacinta Caro Michele 1976 Mara Castorelli Beach House 1977 Giulia The Cat 1977 Ofelia Pegoraro La presidentessa 1977 Yvette Jolifleur Saxofone 1978 Fiorenza To Forget Venice 1979 Anna I giorni cantati 1979 Angela Oggetti smarriti 1979 Marta Flash Gordon 1980 Kala In the Pope s Eye 1980 Unchosen actress Help Me Dream 1981 Francesca So Fine 1981 Lira Tomorrow We Dance 1982 Mariangela Il buon soldato 1982 Marta My Darling My Dearest 1982 Armida Petomaniac 1983 Catherine Dumurier Secrets Secrets 1985 Giuliana the judge My Dearest Son 1986 Stefania Summer Night 1986 Fulvia Bolk Dancers 1987 Contessa Mortacci 1988 Jolanda The End Is Known 1993 Elena Malva Dirty Linen 1999 Cinzia A Respectable Man 1999 Anna Tortora Probably Love 2001 Mariangela Melato Love Returns 2004 Federica Vieni via con me 2005 Maria GrandeSee also editAnna Melato actress and sister of MariangelaReferences edit Accademia del Cinema Italiano Premi David di Donatello www daviddidonatello it Retrieved 5 June 2023 a b Lyman Eric J 11 January 2013 Italian Actress Mariangela Melato Dies at 71 The Hollywood Reporter Retrieved 14 October 2023 a b Slotnik Daniel E 12 January 2013 Mariangela Melato Italian Actress Dies at 71 The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 14 October 2023 a b c d e f Lane John Francis 14 January 2013 Mariangela Melato obituary The Guardian Retrieved 5 June 2023 Curzio Maltese Melato Siate esagerate La Stampa 30 August 1995 Lietta Tornabuoni Il bell inferno della Melato La Stampa 18 May 1972 Addio a Mariangela Melato Signora del teatro e del cinema L Unita 11 January 2013 Archived from the original on 29 May 2013 Retrieved 29 March 2013 Lane John Francis 14 January 2013 Mariangela Melato obituary The Guardian ISSN 0261 3077 Retrieved 14 October 2023 Lyman Eric J 11 January 2013 Italian Actress Mariangela Melato Dies at 71 The Hollywood Reporter Retrieved 14 October 2023 Summer Night Blu ray Mariangela Melato www dvdbeaver com Retrieved 14 October 2023 John Francis Lane 14 January 2013 Mariangela Melato Film The Guardian London Retrieved 15 January 2013 External links editMariangela Melato at IMDb Mariangela Melato at AllMovie Allmovie biography Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mariangela Melato amp oldid 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