Margherita Fumero (born 16 October 1947) is an Italian actress and comedian.

Life and career

Born in

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, Fumero became first known as a member of the stage company of

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. She achieved a large popularity as the fictional wife of

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in a series of television variety shows, including '' Drive In'' and ''Sabato al circo'', and on stage.Aldo Grasso, Massimo Scaglioni, ''Enciclopedia della Televisione'', Garzanti, 1996 – 2003. . Fumero also appeared in a number of films, often directed by

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. In 2012 Fumero released an autobiography, ''Quattro chiacchiere con Margherita''.

Partial filmography

* ''

Due sul pianerottolo ''Due sul pianerottolo'' is a 1976 Italian comedy film written and directed by Mario Amendola. It is based on a successful comedy play with the same name starred by the same cast. Cast * Erminio Macario: Prof. Luigi Savoia * Rita Pavone: Gug ...

'' (1976) * ''

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'' (1978) * '' The Gang That Sold America'' (1979) * ''

Cat and Dog ''Cat and Dog'' ( it, Cane e gatto, also known as ''Thieves and Robbers'' and ''Cats and Dogs'') is a 1983 Italian crime comedy film directed by Bruno Corbucci. Plot A playboy (Tomas Milian) who makes a living out of seducing women and steali ...

'' (1983) * ''

Classe di ferro ''Classe di ferro (Class of Iron)'' is an Italian action/adventure television series that aired from October 6, 1989, to December 26, 1991. The series focused on a diverse group of young adults who enroll in Italy's military service. See also ...

'' (TV, 1989-1991) * ''

Caméra Café ''Caméra Café'' is a French-born concept of comedy television series exported around the world. Two movie spin-offs have been made in France under the titles of ''Espace détente'' and ''Le Séminaire''. It was originally a French television sh ...

'' (TV, 2003)

References

External links

* Official Website
Margheritafumero.com
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Fumero, Margherita Italian film actresses Italian television personalities 1947 births Actresses from Turin Living people Italian comedians Mass media people from Turin