Nerina Montagnani
| Nerina Montagnani | |
|---|---|
| File:Nerina Montagnani.jpg | |
| Born | 20 April 1897 Maranello, Modena |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. 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. Starting in 1918 she worked as a governess and a gardener in many noble houses in France and Italy.[1] At 68 years old, while working at the Palazzo Barberini as a gardener, she was discovered by Federico Fellini who gave her 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]
