Nerina Montagnani
| Nerina Montagnani | |
|---|---|
| Born |
20 April 1897 Maranello, Modena |
| Died |
4 November 1993 (aged 96) Maranello |
| Occupation | actress |
Nerina Montagnani (20 April 1897 - 4 November 1993) was an Italian character actress.
Life and career
Born in Maranello, Modena, Montagnani graduated as a teacher and, since World War I, she worked as a governess and a gardener in many noble houses, in France and Italy.[1] At 68 years old, while she was working at the Palazzo Barberini as a garneder, she was discovered by Federico Fellini who gave her some supporting roles in Giulietta degli spiriti, Satyricon and The Clowns.[1][2] From then, for about 25 years, Montagnani appeared in dozens of films and stage works.[1][2] She obtained a large popularity with the role of Natalina, the chambermaid of Nino Manfredi in a long series of Lavazza's commercials shot between 1979 and 1990.[1][2] She died of bronchopneumonia at 96 years old.[1]