Monica Vitti

Born: 1931-11-03

Birthplace: Roma, Lazio, Italy

Biography

Monica Vitti (3 November 1931 – 2 February 2022) was an Italian actress best known for her starring roles in films directed by Michelangelo Antonioni during the early-to-mid 1960s. After working with Antonioni, Vitti changed focus and began making comedies, working with director Mario Monicelli on many films. She appeared with Marcello Mastroianni, Alain Delon, Richard Harris, Terence Stamp, Michael Caine, and Dirk Bogarde.

Known For

L'Avventura
L'Eclisse
The Queens
Red Desert
The Dolls
The Phantom of Liberty
Modesty Blaise
Tigers in Lipstick
La Notte
An Almost Perfect Affair

Top Movie Credits

L'Eclisse Vittoria
The Queens Sabina ("Fata Sabina")
Red Desert Giuliana
The Dolls Giovanna (segment "La Minestra")
Modesty Blaise Modesty Blaise
Tigers in Lipstick Maria / The Prostitute
La Notte Valentina Gherardini