Lianella Carell
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Lianella Carell | |
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 Carell in 1951 | |
| Born | 6 May 1927 |
| Died | 22 December 2000 (aged 73) Rome, Italy |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1949-1984 |
Lianella Carell (6 May 1927 – 22 December 2000) was an Italian film actress and screenwriter.[1] She appeared in 18 films between 1948 and 1958. She is best known for playing Maria Ricci, the wife of the protagonist in the 1948 film Bicycle Thieves, which was also her acting debut.
Originally a writer, playwright and journalist, Carell knew Vittorio De Sica during an interview she made for a radio program; at the time De Sica was looking for a non-professional cast for Bicycle Thieves, and particularly for the female lead.[2] The role of Maria gave Carell critical acclaim, and brought her several main roles for about a decade.[2] Dissatisfied with her career, she eventually retired from acting in 1958 to focus on a career as a screenwriter and television writer.[2]
