Lina Polito

Lina Polito is an Italian actress.
Born in Naples, Italy, Polito started her career on stage with Eduardo [De Filippo]. She made her film debut in 1973, with Lina Wertmüller's Love and Anarchy, and for this performance she was awarded with a Nastro d'Argento for Best New Actress.
Her other film credits included roles in All Screwed Up, I'll Take Her Like a Father, The Peaceful Age, Salvo [D'Acquisto (film)|Salvo D'Acquisto] and the Nazisploitation film Deported Women of the SS [Special Section]. In 1975 she acted in the TV mini-series Il marsigliese by Giacomo Battiato.
In 1983 she won a David [di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress] for her performance in Massimo Troisi's Scusate il ritardo.