Lidia Alfonsi - Actor Profile

Lidia Alfonsi

Acting
23Total Films
8.4 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 28, 1928
Birth Place: Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

About Lidia Alfonsi

Lydia Alfonsi, born Lidia (Parma, 27 April 1928 - Parma, 21 September 2022), was an Italian actress. An actress of great expressiveness, her name is linked above all to the golden age of television dramas in the 1960s, with works such as La Pisana; Mastro Don Gesualdo; Luisa Sanfelice and Il segreto di Luca. In 1970, she received the French critics' award for best Italian television actress. Though acclaimed for her roles on the classical stage (including as Medea, Phaedra and Electra) she is probably best known abroad as a protagonist of films like Hercules (1958), Morgan the Pirate (1960) and The Trojan Horse (1961) (all starring Steve Reeves). Alfonsi also co-starred alongside Boris Karloff in Mario Bava 's atmospheric psycho- thriller Black Sabbath (1963). Alfonsi was named a Grand Officer of the Italian Republic by then-president of Italy Alessandro Pertini. She retired from screen acting in 1997.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lidia Alfonsi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Lidia Alfonsi's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lidia Alfonsi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Life Is Beautiful, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lidia Alfonsi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lidia Alfonsi's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lidia Alfonsi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 Life Is Beautiful Mrs. Guicciardini Super Hit Similar →
1990 Open Doors Marchesa Anna Pironti Hit Similar →
1973 Lady Dynamite - Average Similar →
N/A Una lepre con la faccia di bambina madre di Sara Flop Similar →
1969 Love Birds Conny Flop Similar →
1969 L'amore è come il sole Ursula Flop Similar →
1967 Face to Face Belle de Winton Hit Similar →
1967 The Strange Night Erika Flop Similar →
1965 Al calar del sipario - Flop Similar →
1965 Violence and Love Lucia Flop Similar →
1964 Messalina Against the Son of Hercules - Average Similar →
1963 Black Sabbath Mary (segment "The Telephone") Hit Similar →
1963 Summer Night Carmen Average Similar →
1962 A Man for Burning Francesca (as Lydia Alfonsi) Flop Similar →
1961 The Trojan Horse Cassandra Flop Similar →
1960 Morgan, the Pirate Dona Maria Flop Similar →
1960 The Dolphins attrice giovane Hit Similar →
1960 The Loves of Hercules Megara Flop Similar →
1959 The Law Giuseppina Average Similar →
1958 Hercules The Sybil Flop Similar →
1957 Manos sucias Pilar Average Similar →
1957 Susanna and Me Julia Average Similar →
1951 Lebbra bianca - Flop Similar →

Lidia Alfonsi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lidia Alfonsi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lidia Alfonsi is "Life Is Beautiful" with a rating of 8.4/10.

How many movies has Lidia Alfonsi acted in?

Lidia Alfonsi has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lidia Alfonsi?

Other notable films include "Black Sabbath", "Open Doors", and "Face to Face".