Marisa Belli


Maria Luisa Scavoni, better known by her stage name Marisa Belli, was an Italian actress.

Life and career

Born in Rome, at a young age Belli worked as an accountant and a secretary for several film production companies. After some experiences as a runway model, Belli was chosen by Pietro Germi for the role of Agrippina Solmo in Jealousy. Following a critical acclaim for her performance, she was subsequently able to secure similar roles.
From late 1950s Belli was mainly active on television and on stage, forming her own company in 1964.
Belli died in Frosinone, Italy, on 9 December 2017, aged 84.

Selected filmography