Argentina Brunetti (born Argentina Ferraù; August 31, 1907 – December 20, 2005) was an Argentinian stage and film actress and writer.

Biography

Brunetti was born Argentina Ferraù in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Italian parents; her mother was the Sicilian actress

Mimi Aguglia Mimi Aguglia (21 December 1884 – 31 July 1970) was an Italian actress, born Girolama Aguglia in Palermo, Sicily, while her mother, actress Giuseppina Aguglia, was playing Desdemona in ''Othello''. Biography She was born in the wings of t ...

. She began her show-business career at the age of three with a walk-on role in the opera ''

Cavalleria Rusticana ''Cavalleria rusticana'' (; Italian for "rustic chivalry") is an opera in one act by Pietro Mascagni to an Italian libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti and Guido Menasci, adapted from an 1880 short story of the same name and subsequent play ...

'' and followed in the footsteps of her mother, performing supporting roles on stage throughout Europe and South America. In 1937, she was placed under contract to

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and began dubbing the voices of

Jeanette MacDonald Jeanette Anna MacDonald (June 18, 1903 – January 14, 1965) was an American singer and actress best remembered for her musical films of the 1930s with Maurice Chevalier (''The Love Parade'', '' Love Me Tonight'', ''The Merry Widow'' and '' On ...

and

Norma Shearer Edith Norma Shearer (August 11, 1902June 12, 1983) was a Canadian-American actress who was active on film from 1919 through 1942. Shearer often played spunky, sexually liberated ingénues. She appeared in adaptations of Noël Coward, Eugene O'N ...

into Italian. She became a narrator for the Voice of America, interviewing American movie stars for broadcast in Italy. At the same time, she made her movie debut in the classic ''

It's a Wonderful Life ''It's a Wonderful Life'' is a 1946 American Christmas fantasy drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra, based on the short story and booklet ''The Greatest Gift'', which Philip Van Doren Stern self-published in 1943 and is in turn loos ...

'' (1946) as Mrs. Maria Martini. Brunetti wrote and performed in daily radio shows; she became a member of the

Hollywood Foreign Press Association The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) is a nonprofit organization of journalists and photographers who report on the entertainment industry activity and interests in the United States for media (newspaper, magazine and book publication ...

, writing numerous articles on Hollywood personalities; she authored books, wrote music, and appeared in nearly 60 television programmes and almost 70 films. She hosted a weekly weblog on the Internet called ''Argentina Brunetti's Hollywood Stories'', which her son plans to continue running, and wrote a biographical novel called ''In Sicilian Company''. She continued to act into her nineties, most notably as a relative from the Old World who visits and stays with the (wrong) Barone family in a 1999 episode of ''

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''; her last role was in 2002.

Marriage

She wed Miro Brunetti, a foreign correspondent in Hollywood. The two helped to co-found the

. The couple had one son, Mario. Miro Brunetti died in 1966. Argentina Brunetti never remarried.

Last years and death

She moved to Rome in 2004 to be with her family and died there from natural causes on December 20, 2005, aged 98.

Filmography

* ''

Gilda ''Gilda'' is a 1946 American film noir directed by Charles Vidor and starring Rita Hayworth in her signature role and Glenn Ford. The film is known for cinematographer Rudolph Maté's lush photography, costume designer Jean Louis's wardrobe fo ...

'' (1946) .... Woman (uncredited) * '' The Return of Monte Cristo'' (1946) .... (uncredited) * ''

'' (1946) .... Mrs. Maria Martini * ''

California California is a state in the Western United States, located along the Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the most populous U.S. state and the 3rd largest by area. It is also the m ...

'' (1946) .... Elvira * ''

High Tide Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon (and to a much lesser extent, the Sun) and are also caused by the Earth and Moon orbiting one another. Tide tables c ...

'' (1947) .... Mrs. Cresser * ''

Tycoon A business magnate, also known as a tycoon, is a person who has achieved immense wealth through the ownership of multiple lines of enterprise. The term characteristically refers to a powerful entrepreneur or investor who controls, through perso ...

'' (1947) .... Señora Ayora – House Guest (uncredited) * ''

Tenth Avenue Angel ''Tenth Avenue Angel'' is a 1948 American film directed by Roy Rowland and starring Margaret O'Brien, Angela Lansbury, and George Murphy. It chronicles the life and family of Flavia Mills (Margaret O'Brien) in the late 1930s. Filming took place 1 ...

'' (1948) .... Boy's Mother (uncredited) * '' Man-Eater of Kumaon'' (1948) .... Sita * ''

Mexican Hayride ''Mexican Hayride'' is a 1948 film starring the comedy team of Abbott and Costello. The film is based on Cole Porter's Broadway musical '' Mexican Hayride'' starring Bobby Clark. No songs from the stage musical were used in the film. Plot Joe ...

'' (1948) .... Indian Woman (uncredited) * '' Shockproof'' (1949) .... Stella (uncredited) * ''

Knock on Any Door ''Knock on Any Door'' is a 1949 American courtroom trial film noir directed by Nicholas Ray and starring Humphrey Bogart. The picture gave actor John Derek his breakthrough role, and was based on the 1947 novel of the same name by Willard Motley ...

'' (1949) .... Ma Romano (uncredited) * ''

El Paso El Paso (; "the pass") is a city in and the seat of El Paso County in the western corner of the U.S. state of Texas. The 2020 population of the city from the U.S. Census Bureau was 678,815, making it the 23rd-largest city in the U.S., the s ...

'' (1949) .... Don Nacho's Woman (uncredited) * ''

We Were Strangers ''We Were Strangers'' is a 1949 American adventure drama film directed by John Huston and starring Jennifer Jones and John Garfield. Set in 1933, the film concerns a group of revolutionaries attempting to overthrow the Cuban government of Gerardo ...

'' (1949) .... Mother (uncredited) * '' House of Strangers'' (1949) .... Applicant (uncredited) * ''

The Red Danube ''The Red Danube'' is a 1949 American drama film directed by George Sidney and starring Walter Pidgeon. The film is set during Operation Keelhaul and was based on the 1947 novel '' Vespers in Vienna'' by Bruce Marshall. Plot In Rome shortly af ...

'' (1949) .... Italian Woman (uncredited) * '' Holiday in Havana'' (1949) .... Mrs. Estrada (uncredited) * '' The Silver Theater'' (1950, TV Series) .... Mama Romani * '' The Blonde Bandit'' (1950) .... Mama Sapelli * '' Captain Carey, U.S.A.'' (1950) .... Villager (uncredited) * ''

The Lawless ''The Lawless'' is a 1950 American film noir directed by Joseph Losey and features Macdonald Carey, Gail Russell and Johnny Sands. A newspaper editor in California becomes concerned about the plight of the state's fruit pickers, mostly immigrant ...

'' (1950) .... Mrs. Rodriguez * '' Broken Arrow'' (1950) .... Nalikadeya, Cochise's Wife (uncredited) * ''

Dial 1119 ''Dial 1119'' is a 1950 film noir directed by Gerald Mayer, nephew of Louis B. Mayer. The film stars Marshall Thompson as a deranged escaped killer holding the customers of a bar hostage. The telephone number "1119" is the police emergency number ...

'' (1950) .... Bus Passenger (uncredited) * ''Southside 1–1000'' (1950) .... Storekeeper Babo's Wife (uncredited) * ''

Ghost Chasers ''Ghost Chasers'' is a 1951 comedy film starring The Bowery Boys.''Variety'' film review; May 30, 1951, page 6.''Harrison's Reports'' film review; May 12, 1951, page 76. The film was released on April 29, 1951 by Monogram Pictures and is the twen ...

'' (1951) .... Mrs. Parelli * ''

The Great Caruso ''The Great Caruso'' is a 1951 biographical film made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and starring Mario Lanza as Enrico Caruso. It was directed by Richard Thorpe and produced by Joe Pasternak with Jesse L. Lasky as associate producer from a screenpla ...

'' (1951) .... Signora Barretto * ''

Sirocco Sirocco ( ), scirocco, or, rarely, siroc (see below) is a Mediterranean wind that comes from the Sahara and can reach hurricane speeds in North Africa and Southern Europe, especially during the summer season. Names ''Sirocco'' derives from ...

'' (1951) .... Woman (uncredited) * '' Force of Arms'' (1951) .... Signora Maduvalli (uncredited) * '' Rose of Cimarron'' (1952) .... Red Fawn * ''

The Fighter ''The Fighter'' is a 2010 American biographical sports drama film directed by David O. Russell, and stars Mark Wahlberg (who also produced), Christian Bale, Amy Adams, and Melissa Leo. The film centers on the lives of professional boxer Mi ...

'' (1952) .... Maria * '' When in Rome'' (1952) .... Mrs. Lugacetti * '' Bal Tabarin'' (1952) .... Teresa (uncredited) * ''

Apache War Smoke ''Apache War Smoke'' is a 1952 American Western film directed by Harold F. Kress and starring Gilbert Roland, Glenda Farrell, and Robert Horton. The film is based on the 1939 short story "Stage Station" by Ernest Haycox. It was released by M ...

'' (1952) .... Madre * '' Woman in the Dark'' (1952) .... 'Mama' Morello * '' The Iron Mistress'' (1952) .... Duenna (uncredited) * '' Hopalong Cassidy'' (1952, TV Series) .... Senora Soledad * '' Racket Squad'' (1952, TV Series) .... Mrs. Scarpita * '' My Cousin Rachel'' (1952) .... Signora (uncredited) * ''

Tropic Zone The tropics are the regions of Earth surrounding the Equator. They are defined in latitude by the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere at N and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere at S. The tropics are also referred to ...

'' (1953) .... Tia Feliciana * '' San Antone'' (1953) .... Mexican Woman * ''

The Story of Three Loves ''The Story of Three Loves'' (also known as ''Equilibrium'') is a 1953 American Technicolor romantic anthology film made by MGM. It consists of three stories, "The Jealous Lover", "Mademoiselle", and "Equilibrium". The film was produced by Si ...

'' (1953) .... Saleswoman (segment "Mademoiselle") (scenes deleted) * ''

The Caddy ''The Caddy'' is a 1953 American semi- musical-comedy- sports film starring the comedy team of Martin and Lewis. It is noteworthy for Dean Martin introducing the hit song "That's Amore". Plot Harvey Miller, whose father was a famous golf pro, is ...

'' (1953) .... Mama Anthony * '' King of the Khyber Rifles'' (1953) .... Lali * '' Waterfront'' (1954, TV Series) .... Mama Ferrera * '' Make Haste to Live'' (1954) .... Mrs. Gonzales * ''

The Lone Wolf The Lone Wolf may refer to: * ''The Lone Wolf'', a 1914 novel by Louis Joseph Vance Louis Joseph Vance (September 19, 1879 – December 16, 1933) was an American novelist, screenwriter and film producer. He created the popular character M ...

'' (1954, TV Series) .... Mama Crocetti * '' The Public Defender'' (1954, TV Series) .... Mrs. Derek * ''

Lux Video Theatre ''Lux Video Theatre'' is an American television anthology series that was produced from 1950 until 1957. The series presented both comedy and drama in original teleplays, as well as abridged adaptations of films and plays. Overview The ''Lux Vid ...

'' (1954, TV Series) * ''

The Lone Ranger The Lone Ranger is a fictional masked former Texas Ranger who fought outlaws in the American Old West with his Native American friend Tonto. The character has been called an enduring icon of American culture. He first appeared in 1933 in ...

'' (1955, TV Series) .... Maria * '' The Prodigal'' (1955) .... Townswoman (uncredited) * ''

Hell's Island ''Hell's Island'' is a 1955 American film noir directed by Phil Karlson starring John Payne and Mary Murphy. The film was shot in the VistaVision wide-screen format. ''Hell's Island'' was re-released in 1962 under the title ''South Sea Fury''. ...

'' (1955) .... Pottery Maker (uncredited) * '' The Far Horizons'' (1955) .... Old Crone * '' The Last Command'' (1955) .... Maria (uncredited) * '' Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre'' (1955, TV Series) .... Mrs. Adams * '' The Tall Men'' (1955) .... Maria the Dressmaker (uncredited) * '' Letter to Loretta'' (1954–1955, TV Series) .... Mrs. Nardo / Mrs. Ferenzi * '' The Rains of Ranchipur'' (1955) .... Mrs. Adoani (uncredited) * '' TV Reader's Digest'' (1955, TV Series) .... Mrs. Barrett * '' The 20th Century-Fox Hour'' (1956, TV Series) .... Mrs. Rosa Hernandez * ''

Matinee Theatre ''Matinee Theater'' is an American anthology series that aired on NBC during the Golden Age of Television, from October 31, 1955, to June 27, 1958. Its name is often seen as ''Matinee Theatre''. The series, which ran daily from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. E ...

'' (1956, TV Series) * '' Celebrity Playhouse'' (1956, TV Series) * ''

Anything Goes ''Anything Goes'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The original book was a collaborative effort by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse, heavily revised by the team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The story concerns madcap ant ...

'' (1956) .... Suzanne * ''

Telephone Time ''Telephone Time'' is an American anthology drama series that aired on CBS in 1956, and on ABC from 1957 to 1958. The series features plays by John Nesbitt who hosted the first season. Frank C. Baxter hosted the 1957 and 1958 seasons. The prog ...

'' (1956, TV Series) .... Senora Valdes * '' Alfred Hitchcock Presents'' (1956, TV Series) .... Mrs. Salvatori * '' Navy Log'' (1956, TV Series) .... Mme. Deschamps * '' Three Violent People'' (1956) .... Maria * '' Duel at Apache Wells'' (1957) .... Tia Maria * ''

The Adventures of Jim Bowie ''The Adventures of Jim Bowie'' is an American Western television series that aired on ABC from 1956 to 1958. Its setting was the 1830s-era Louisiana Territory. The series was an adaptation of the book ''Tempered Blade'', by Monte Barrett. Synop ...

'' (1957, TV Series) .... Tri Rosa * '' Panic!'' (1957, TV Series) .... Tina D'Alessio * '' Code 3'' (1957, TV Series) .... Mrs. Morales * '' The Unholy Wife'' (1957) .... Theresa * ''

The Midnight Story ''The Midnight Story'' is a 1957 American CinemaScope film noir crime film directed by Joseph Pevney and starring Tony Curtis, Marisa Pavan and Gilbert Roland. The film was originally slated to be titled ''The Eyes of Father Tomasino'', after the ...

'' (1957) .... Mama Malatesta * '' The Brothers Rico'' (1957) .... Mrs. Rico * ''The Veil'' (1958, TV Mini-Series) .... Maria * ''

The Thin Man ''The Thin Man'' (1934) is a detective novel by Dashiell Hammett, originally published in a condensed version in the December 1933 issue of ''Redbook''. It appeared in book form the following month. A film series followed, featuring the main cha ...

'' (1958, TV Series) .... Shana Daupha * '' Showdown at Boot Hill'' (1958) .... Mrs. Barabbas * ''

M Squad ''M Squad'' is an American crime drama television series that ran from 1957 to 1960 on NBC. It was produced by Lee Marvin's Latimer Productions and Revue Studios. Its main sponsor was the Pall Mall cigarette brand; Lee Marvin, the program's ...

'' (1959, TV Series) .... Mrs. Doris Michaels * '' Jet Over the Atlantic'' (1959) .... Miss Hooten * ''

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse ''Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse'' is an American television anthology series produced by Desilu Productions. The show ran on the Columbia Broadcasting System between 1958 and 1960. Three of its 48 episodes served as pilots for the 1950s televisio ...

'' (1959, TV Series) .... Elena * ''

The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor ''The Detectives'' (also known as ''The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor'', ''Captain of Detectives'', and ''Robert Taylor's Detectives'') is an American crime drama series which ran on ABC during its first two seasons (sponsored by Procter & Gam ...

'' (1960, TV Series) .... Mrs. Moretti * ''

The Untouchables Untouchables or The Untouchables may refer to: American history * Untouchables (law enforcement), a 1930s American law enforcement unit led by Eliot Ness * ''The Untouchables'' (book), an autobiography by Eliot Ness and Oscar Fraley * ''The U ...

'' (1959–1960, TV Series) .... Mrs. Swoboda / Sophia Cestari * ''

General Electric Theater ''General Electric Theater'' was an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations. Radio After an audition show ...

'' (1960, TV Series) .... Saral * '' Bonanza'' (1960, TV Series) .... Bruja's Helper * '' Rawhide'' (1960, TV Series) .... Rosa Patines * ''

The Deputy ''The Deputy, a Christian tragedy'' (German: ''Der Stellvertreter. Ein christliches Trauerspiel''), also published in English as ''The Representative '', is a controversial 1963 play by Rolf Hochhuth which portrayed Pope Pius XII as having failed ...

'' (1960, TV Series) .... Evita * '' Thriller'' (1960, TV Series) .... Mrs. Romano * '' Wanted: Dead or Alive'' (1960, TV Series) .... Juanita Domingo * '' The Roaring Twenties'' (1960, TV Series) .... Mamma Zorich * '' Coronado 9'' (1960, TV Series) .... Mrs. Dominguez * '' Tales of Wells Fargo'' (1961, TV Series) .... Maria * '' Lock Up'' (1961, TV Series) .... Mrs. Voltaire * '' Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond'' (1960–1961, TV Series) .... Maria Gonzalez / Margarita Castera * '' Checkmate'' (1961, TV Series) .... Berta * ''

Wagon Train ''Wagon Train'' is an American Western series that aired 8 seasons: first on the NBC television network (1957–1962), and then on ABC (1962–1965). ''Wagon Train'' debuted on September 18, 1957, and became number one in the Nielsen ratings ...

'' (1961, TV Series) .... Lisa Canevari * '' Route 66'' (1961, TV Series) .... Senora Maria Otero * ''

The Lawless Years ''The Lawless Years'' is an American crime drama series that aired on NBC from April 16, 1959, to September 22, 1961. The series is the first of its kind, set during the Roaring 20s, having antedated ABC's far more successful ''The Untouchables ...

'' (1961, TV Series) .... Mama Matteo * ''

Miami Undercover ''Miami Undercover'' is an American crime drama series that aired in broadcast syndication from January to October 1961 for a total of 38 episodes. The series stars Lee Bowman (who had previously played sleuth Ellery Queen on television) and boxe ...

'' (1961, TV Series) .... Mrs. Alemada * '' The George Raft Story'' (1961) .... Mrs. Raft * ''

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis ''The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis'' (also known as simply ''Dobie Gillis'' or ''Max Shulman's Dobie Gillis'' in later seasons and in syndication) is an American sitcom starring Dwayne Hickman that aired on CBS from September 29, 1959, to June 5 ...

'' (1961, TV Series) .... Grandmother * ''

The Rifleman ''The Rifleman'' is an American Western television program starring Chuck Connors as rancher Lucas McCain and Johnny Crawford as his son Mark McCain. It was set in the 1880s in the fictional town of North Fork, New Mexico Territory. The show ...

'' (1962, TV Series) .... Mrs. Ramirez * '' The Horizontal Lieutenant'' (1962) .... The Nun (uncredited) * ''

The Pigeon That Took Rome ''The Pigeon That Took Rome'' is a 1962 American comedy war film directed and written by Melville Shavelson and starring Charlton Heston. The film is set in the Italian Campaign of World War II and was based on the 1961 novel ''The Easter Dinner' ...

'' (1962) .... Relative at Easter Dinner (uncredited) * ''

The Gallant Men ''The Gallant Men'' is a 1962–1963 ABC Warner Bros. Television series which depicted an infantry company of American soldiers fighting their way through Italy in World War II. Description ''The Gallant Men'' dramatized the experiences of the ...

'' (1962, TV Series) .... Mother Superior * ''

Going My Way ''Going My Way'' is a 1944 American musical comedy drama film directed by Leo McCarey and starring Bing Crosby and Barry Fitzgerald. Written by Frank Butler and Frank Cavett based on a story by McCarey, the film is about a new young priest tak ...

'' (1962–1963, TV Series) .... Mrs. Molletti / Mrs. Severino * '' General Hospital'' (1963, TV Series) .... Filomena Soltini (1985–1986) * ''

7 Faces of Dr. Lao ''7 Faces of Dr. Lao'' is a 1964 American Metrocolor Western fantasy-comedy film directed by George Pal (his final directorial effort) and starring Tony Randall. The film, an adaptation of the 1935 novel ''The Circus of Dr. Lao'' by Charles G. ...

'' (1964) .... Sarah Benedict * '' Stage to Thunder Rock'' (1964) .... Sarita * ''

Ben Casey ''Ben Casey'' is an American medical drama series that aired on ABC from 1961 to 1966. The show was known for its opening titles, which consisted of a hand drawing the symbols "♂, ♀, ✳, †, ∞" on a chalkboard, as cast member Sam Jaff ...

'' (1965, TV Series) .... Mrs. Sanchez * '' The Money Trap'' (1965) .... Aunt * '' Gunsmoke'' (1965, TV Series) .... Louise Danby * '' The F.B.I.'' (1966, TV Series) .... Tia Rodriguez * '' The Fugitive'' (1966, TV Series) .... Mexican Woman * ''

The Andy Griffith Show ''The Andy Griffith Show '' is an American situation comedy television series that aired on CBS from October 3, 1960, to April 1, 1968, with a total of 249 half-hour episodes spanning eight seasons—159 in black and white and 90 in color. The ...

'' .... La Farona (1966, TV Series) * ''

The Appaloosa ''The Appaloosa'' (also known as ''Southwest to Sonora'') is a 1966 American Western film starring Marlon Brando, Anjanette Comer and John Saxon, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of a Mexican ...

'' (1966) .... Yaqui woman (uncredited) * '' The Venetian Affair'' (1967) .... The Nun (uncredited) * ''

The Invaders ''The Invaders'' is an American science-fiction television series created by Larry Cohen that aired on ABC for two seasons, from 1967 to 1968. Roy Thinnes stars as David Vincent, who after stumbling across evidence of an in-progress invas ...

'' (1967, TV Series) .... Luz * ''

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. ''The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'' is an American spy fiction television series produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television and first broadcast on NBC. The series follows secret agents, played by Robert Vaughn and David McCallum, who work for a secret ...

'' (1967, TV Series) .... Proprietor * '' Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.'' (1967, TV Series) .... Cara * '' The Big Valley'' (1968, TV Series) .... Maria * ''

I Spy I spy is a guessing game where one player (the ''spy'' or ''it'') chooses an object within sight and announces to the other players that "I spy with my little eye something beginning with...", naming the first letter of the object. Other players a ...

'' (1968, TV Series) .... Chica * ''

The Shakiest Gun in the West ''The Shakiest Gun in the West'' is a 1968 American comedy Western film starring Don Knotts. It was directed by Alan Rafkin and written by Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum. The film is a remake of '' The Paleface'', a 1948 movie starring B ...

'' (1968) .... Squaw (uncredited) * '' Ironside'' (1968, TV Series) .... Rita's Aunt * ''

The Flying Nun ''The Flying Nun'' is an American sitcom about a community of nuns which included one who could fly when the wind caught her cornette. It was produced by Screen Gems for ABC based on the 1965 book '' The Fifteenth Pelican,'' written by Tere ...

'' (1969, TV Series) .... Consuelo Gomez / Woman #2 * ''

The High Chaparral ''The High Chaparral'' television series, which was broadcast on NBC from 1967 to 1971, is an American Western action adventure drama set in the 1870s. It stars Leif Erickson and Cameron Mitchell. The series was made by Xanadu Productions ...

'' (1969, TV Series) .... Duena Lopez * '' To Rome with Love'' (1970, TV Series) .... Josie * '' The Barefoot Executive'' (1971) .... Mrs. Bernaducci (uncredited) * ''

The Streets of San Francisco ''The Streets of San Francisco'' is a television crime drama filmed on location in San Francisco and produced by Quinn Martin Productions, with the first season produced in association with Warner Bros. Television (QM produced the show on its ...

'' (1973, TV Series) .... Consuela * ''

Temperatures Rising ''Temperatures Rising'' is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network from September 12, 1972 to August 29, 1974. During its 46-episode run, it was presented in three different formats and cast line-ups. The series was develo ...

'' (1973, TV Series) * '' The Magician'' (1974, TV Series) .... Landlady * ''

Kojak ''Kojak'' is an American action crime drama television series starring Telly Savalas as the title character, New York City Police Department Detective Lieutenant Theodopolis "Theo" Kojak. Taking the time slot of the popular ''Cannon'' series, ...

'' (1976, TV Series) .... Christina * ''Flight to Holocaust'' (1977, TV Movie) .... Woman in Elevator * ''

Wonder Woman Wonder Woman is a superhero created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston (pen name: Charles Moulton), and artist Harry G. Peter. Marston's wife, Elizabeth Holloway Marston, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byr ...

'' (1977, TV Series) .... Manageress * ''

Black Market Baby Black Market Baby was an American punk rock band from Washington, D.C. They were one of the groups that created the original punk rock scene in the Washington area in the 1980s. They were extremely popular locally, and were known to be an excel ...

'' (1977, TV Movie) .... Aunt Imelda * '' Blue Sunshine'' (1977) .... Mrs. Rosella * ''

Quincy, M.E. ''Quincy, M.E.'' (also called ''Quincy'') is an American mystery medical drama television series from Universal Studios that aired on NBC from October 3, 1976, to May 11, 1983. Jack Klugman starred in the title role as a Los Angeles County med ...

'' (1978, TV Series) .... Mrs. Maggiore * ''

Fantasy Island ''Fantasy Island'' is an American fantasy drama television series created by Gene Levitt. It aired on ABC from 1977 to 1984. The series starred Ricardo Montalbán as the mysterious Mr. Roarke and Hervé Villechaize as his assistant, Tattoo. ...

'' (1978, TV Series) .... Teresa * ''

Tenspeed and Brown Shoe ''Tenspeed and Brown Shoe'' is an American detective/comedy series originally broadcast by the ABC network between January and June 1980. The series was created by executive producer Stephen J. Cannell and a joint production of Stephen J. Cannel ...

'' (1980, TV Series) .... Celeste Diagusta * '' Fatso'' (1980) .... Zi Jule * ''

Evita Peron Evita may refer to: Arts * Evita (1996 film), ''Evita'' (1996 film), a 1996 American musical drama film based on the 1976 concept album of the same name * Evita (2008 film), ''Evita'' (2008 film), a documentary about Eva Péron * Evita (album), ''E ...

'' (1981, TV Movie) .... Old woman * '' The Quest'' (1982, TV Series) * '' Joanie Loves Chachi'' (1983, TV Series) .... Aunt Gina * '' 1st & Ten'' (1985, TV Series) .... Mama Arcola * '' Booker'' (1990, TV Series) .... Grandma Petrelli * '' The New Adam-12'' (1991, TV Series) .... Old Woman on Bus * '' Lookin' Italian'' (1998) .... Grandmother * ''

'' (1998, TV Series) .... Zia Sarina * '' That's Life'' (2000, TV Series) .... Aunt Rose * '' The 4th Tenor'' (2002) .... Neighbor Woman (final film role)

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Brunetti, Argentina 1907 births 2005 deaths 20th-century Argentine actresses Actresses from Buenos Aires Argentine emigrants to the United States Argentine film actresses Argentine people of Sicilian descent Argentine television actresses Expatriate actresses in the United States