Gabriella Giorgelli (born 29 July 1941) is an Italian film and television actress. She appeared in more than 70 films between 1960 and 1998.

Biography

Early life

Born in Fossola, a

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, Giorgelli was the daughter of a businessman in the marble industry and a housewife. As a child her parents separated and she moved to

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, another of Carrara's frazione and her mother's birthplace. Due to her mother's economic difficulties, at ten years of age, young old Gabriella was entrusted to the college of the Sisters of Capulet, in Carrara. At fifteen years old she started to work, including as a pizza chef and a bartender.

Career

Giorgelli made her film debut in 1960, in a very minor role in

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''. After winning several local and regional beauty contests, in 1961 she was among the finalists of

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, and thanks to her participation to the popular beauty pageant she started to attract a significant media attention, that allowed her to get more weighty film roles. After appearing in several

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s, in the late 1960s Giorgelli landed some leading roles in B-movies, mainly consisting of

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'', that she alternated with supporting roles in more prestigious and high-profile productions. She was also active in a number of series and TV-movies. Giorgelli also appeared in many photo comics including

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and is interviewed in the documentary film ''The Diabolikal Super-Kriminal''.

Selected filmography

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Arturo's Island ''Arturo's Island'' ( it, L'isola di Arturo) is a novel by Italian author Elsa Morante. Published in 1957, it won the Premio Strega. Plot synopsis In the novel, Arturo, a small boy, grows up on the island of Procida in the Bay of Naples. The isl ...

'' (1962) - Teresa * '' La commare secca'' (1962) - Esperia * ''

The Organizer ''The Organizer'' ( it, I compagni"''I compagni''" literally translates into "''The Comrades''.") is a 1963 Italian-French-Yugoslavian-produced drama film written by Mario Monicelli and Age & Scarpelli, and directed by Mario Monicelli. Set in Tur ...

'' (1963) - Adele * ''

Outlaws of Love ''I fuorilegge del matrimonio'', internationally released as ''Outlaws of Love'', is a 1963 Italian anthology comedy film. It is the second and last film directed both by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani and Valentino Orsini. It is inspired by the dra ...

'' (1963) - Livia * ''

Shivers in Summer ''Shivers in Summer'' ( it, Frenesia dell'estate) is a 1963 Italian comedy film directed by Luigi Zampa and starring among others Vittorio Gassman. Cast * Vittorio Gassman - Captain Nardoni * Sandra Milo - Yvonne * Michèle Mercier - Gigi * ...

'' (1964) - Foschina * '' Bebo's Girl'' (1964) - (segment "La Feuille de Route") * ''

Stranger in Sacramento ''Stranger in Sacramento'' or ''Uno straniero a Sacramento'' is a 1965 Italian Spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Bergonzelli. It was based on the novel ''I Will Kill You Tomorrow'' by Jim Murphy. Cast *Mickey Hargitay as Mike Jordan * En ...

'' (1965) - Liza Morgan * ''

The Dirty Game ''The Dirty Game'' (german: Spione unter sich, french: Guerre secrète, it, La guerra segreta) is a 1965 anthology spy film starring Henry Fonda and Robert Ryan. Robert Ryan as American General Bruce is the link between three different spy stor ...

'' (1965) * ''

La ragazzola ''La ragazzola'' is a 1965 Italian film directed by Giuseppe Orlandini. Cast *Agnès Spaak as Lola * Giuliano Gemma as Raoul *Gabriella Giorgelli as Ines *Angelo Infanti as Alberto *Paola Borboni as Elvira * Margaret Lee as Adriana *Roberto De S ...

'' (1965) - Ines * ''

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'' (1966) - Maria * ''

Maigret a Pigalle ''Maigret a Pigalle'' (''Maigret in Pigalle'') is a 1966 Italian crime film directed by Mario Landi. It is based on the novel '' Maigret al Picratt's'' by Georges Simenon. Synopsis One evening, Arlette, a stripper in a Paris nightclub called the ...

'' (1966) - Tatiana * ''Una rete piena di sabbia'' (1966) * ''

Long Days of Vengeance ''Long Days of Vengeance'' ( it, I lunghi giorni della vendetta is a 1967 Western film directed by Florestano Vancini. It is the only western directed by Vancini, here credited as Stan Vance. The film is a Spaghetti Western version of Alexandre D ...

'' (1967) - Dulcie * ''Das Rasthaus der grausamen Puppen'' (1967) - Esther * '' On My Way to the Crusades, I Met a Girl Who...'' (1967) - Dama di compagnia * ''Two Faces of the Dollar'' (1967) - Janet * ''

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'' (1968) - Rosaspina Lacantara * ''

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'' (1968) - Laurie Strong * ''Operazione ricchezza'' (1968) * ''

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'' (1968) - Rosa * ''

In Search of Gregory ''In Search of Gregory'' is a 1969 British-Italian drama film directed by Peter Wood and starring Julie Christie. Plot Catherine Morelli goes to the latest wedding of her father, Max, who in turn wants to introduce her there to a potential sui ...

'' (1969) - Encarna * ''Il trapianto'' (1970) - Carmela * ''

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'' (1970) - Pamela * '' Rough Justice'' (1970) - Juanita * ''

When Women Had Tails ''When Women Had Tails'' ( it, Quando le Donne Avevano la Coda) is a 1970 Italian comedy film set in pre-historic times when “women had tails” and were hunted by cavemen. It stars Giuliano Gemma, Senta Berger, and Lando Buzzanca. It was follo ...

'' (1970) - L'esca (uncredited) * ''

Le Voyou ''Le Voyou'', also known as ''The Crook'', is a highly stylized French action film which follows Simon the Swiss during his largest heist. Directed by Claude Lelouch in 1970, and starring Jean-Louis Trintignant, the movie makes use of several ci ...

'' (1970) - L'italienne * ''Terzo canale - Avventura a Montecarlo'' (1970) - The Country Girl * ''Tre nel mille'' (1971) * ''Il mio nome è Mallory... M come morte'' (1971) - Cora Ambler * ''

Il clan dei due Borsalini ''Il clan dei due Borsalini'' (Italian for "The clan of the two Borsalinos") is a 1971 comedy film directed by Giuseppe Orlandini and starring the comic duo Franco and Ciccio. Plot Cast * Franco Franchi as Franco Franchetti, aka 'The Prof ...

'' (1971) - Bruna la Svelta * ''

Seven Blood-Stained Orchids ''Seven Blood-Stained Orchids'' ( it, Sette orchidee macchiate di rosso) is a 1972 ''giallo'' film directed by Umberto Lenzi, who also co-wrote the screenplay. Plot A killer is driving around the streets of Italy looking for a specific victim w ...

'' (1972) - Ines Tamburini aka Toscana * ''

Cause of Divorce ''Cause of Divorce'' (Italian: ''Causa di divorzio'') is a 1972 comedy film directed by Marcello Fondato and starring Enrico Montesano, Senta Berger and Catherine Spaak.Moliterno p.135 It was made as a co-production between Italy and West Germany ...

'' (1972) - Gasoline pump attendant * ''Il Decamerone proibito'' (1972) - Monna Fiorenza * ''

Ubalda, All Naked and Warm ''Quel gran pezzo dell'Ubalda tutta nuda e tutta calda'', internationally released as ''Ubalda, All Naked and Warm'' (though translated to Spanish as "''Ubalda la hermosa, ardiente y fogosa''") is a 1972 Italian comedy film directed by Mariano Lau ...

'' (1972) - La Ragazza Nel Fienile * ''

Life Is Tough, Eh Providence? ''Life Is Tough, Eh Providence?'' ( it, La vita a volte è molto dura, vero Provvidenza?, also known as ''Sometimes Life Is Hard - Right, Providence?'') is a 1972 Italian-Spanish Spaghetti Western comedy film directed by Giulio Petroni. The film w ...

'' (1972) - Sister * ''Fratello homo sorella bona'' (1972) - Mariangela * ''Decameroticus'' (1972) - Elisa * ''

Those Dirty Dogs ''Those Dirty Dogs'' ( it, Campa carogna... la taglia cresce, es, Los cuatro de Fort Apache, also known as ''Charge!'') is a 1973 Italian-Spanish Spaghetti Western film written and directed by Giuseppe Rosati and starring Gianni Garko and Steph ...

'' (1973) - Mexican Peasant * ''Novelle licenziose di vergini vogliose'' (1973) - Zia / Aunt Alessandra * '' The Police Serve the Citizens?'' (1973) * '' Io e lui'' (1973) - Fausta - wife of Rico * ''Pourvu qu'on ait l'ivresse'' (1974) - La tante * ''Amore mio non farmi male'' (1974) - 'Cicci' - prostitute * '' The Beast'' (1974) - Zoe * ''

Il lumacone ''Il lumacone'' (''The Big Snail'') is a 1974 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Paolo Cavara.Achille Valdata (15 January 1975). "Amore e spaghetti". '' La Stampa''. p. 7. Cast * Turi Ferro as Gianni Rodinò * Agostina Belli as Elisa * Ninet ...

'' (1974) - Paola * ''Scusi eminenza... posso sposarmi?'' (1975) * ''L'educanda'' (1975) - Marilena Bolognese * ''

La moglie vergine ''La moglie vergine'', internationally released as ''The Virgin Wife'', ''Valentina'' and ''You've Got to Have Heart'', is a 1975 Italian commedia sexy all'italiana directed by Marino Girolami (here credited as Franco Martinelli). Plot For the ...

'' (1975) - Matilde * ''La polizia brancola nel buio'' (1975) - Lucia * ''

Confessions of a Frustrated Housewife ''Confessions of a Frustrated Housewife'' ( it, La moglie di mio padre) is a 1976 Italian drama film directed by Andrea Bianchi and starring Carroll Baker. Cast * Carroll Baker as Laura * Adolfo Celi as Antonio Lenzini * Cesare Barro as Claudio ...

'' (1976) - Menica * ''La moglie di mio padre'' (1976) - Prostitute * ''

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'' (1976) - Lorenza * ''

The Cynic, the Rat and the Fist ''The Cynic, the Rat and the Fist'' ( it, Il cinico, l'infame, il violento, lit=The Cynic, the Infamous, the Violent) is an Italian ''poliziotteschi'' film directed in 1977 by Umberto Lenzi and third entry into the Tanzi/Moretto/Monnezza shared un ...

'' (1977) - Maria Balzano * ''

Three Tigers Against Three Tigers ''Three Tigers Against Three Tigers'' ( it, Tre tigri contro tre tigri) is a 1977 comedy film directed by Sergio Corbucci and Steno. It consists of three segments. Plot Cast ; First Segment ** Renato Pozzetto as Don Cimbolano ** Cochi Pon ...

'' (1977) - Cameriera Arrapata * ''

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'' (1978) - Jasmine * ''

City of Women ''City of Women'' ( it, La città delle donne) is a 1980 Italian fantasy comedy-drama film co-written (with Bernardino Zapponi and Brunello Rondi) and directed by Federico Fellini. Amid Fellini's characteristic combination of dreamlike, outrag ...

'' (1980) - Fishwoman of San Leo * ''Il terno a letto'' (1980) - Filomena * ''Roma dalla finestra'' (1982) * ''

Delitto sull'autostrada ''Delitto sull'autostrada'' (''Crime on the Highway'') is a 1982 Italian "poliziottesco"-comedy film directed by Bruno Corbucci. It is the ninth chapter in the Nico Giraldi film series starring Tomas Milian. Plot Rome, Italy early 1980s. Nico G ...

'' (1982) - Bocconotti Cinzia * ''

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'' (1983) - Mother * ''Wild Team'' (1985) - Psychic Medium * ''

A Tale of Love ''Storia d'amore'', internationally released as ''A Tale of Love'' and ''Love Story'', is a 1986 Italian drama film directed by Francesco Maselli. It entered the 43rd Venice International Film Festival, in which it won the Special Jury Prize and ...

'' (1986) - Sergio's mother * '' Moving Target'' (1988) - Billie Cody * ''

Wax Mask ''Wax Mask'' ( it, M.D.C. - Maschera di cera) is a 1997 horror film. The film is set in Rome where a Wax Museum has opened up, whose main attraction is gruesome murder scenes. Shortly after its opening, people began to vanish as new figures appear ...

'' (1997) - Aunt Francesca * ''La rumbera'' (1998) - Teresa

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Giorgelli, Gabriella 1941 births Living people Italian film actresses 20th-century Italian actresses People from Carrara