Jone Romano
Italian actress (1898–1979)
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Jone Romano (born Flora Borgheri; 3 February 1893 – 21 February 1961) was an Italian actress who appeared on stage and screen.
OccupationActress
Yearsactive1939–1950
Jone Romano | |
|---|---|
Romano (left) in The Hussar Captain (1940) | |
| Born | Flora Borgheri 3 February 1893 |
| Died | 21 February 1961 (aged 68) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1939–1950 |
| Spouse(s) | William James Ward (deceased) Carlo Romano (m. 1933) |
| Children | Aleardo Ward |
| Relatives | Luca Ward (grandson) Andrea Ward (grandson) Monica Ward (granddaughter) |
Biography
She appeared in the 1948 film adaptation of Les Misérables. Her career as an actress was relatively short.[1]
Personal life
Romano was married to the actor Carlo Romano. Before her marriage to Romano, she was widowed to American World War I marine William James Ward. Together, they had a son, Aleardo, who became an actor. She was also the grandmother to voice actors Luca, Andrea and Monica.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | La voce senza volto | Maria, la cameriera della pensione | |
| 1939 | Father For a Night | Zia Paolina | |
| 1939 | Follie del secolo | Paolina, la cameriera | |
| 1939 | The Silent Partner | La direttrice dell' educandato | |
| 1940 | Il ponte dei sospiri | La padrona della taverna | |
| 1940 | The Hussar Captain | La zitella | |
| 1943 | La moglie in castigo | ||
| 1948 | Les Misérables | La Thenardier | |
| 1950 | The Last Days of Pompeii | Stratonica | Uncredited, (final film role) |