Ornella Muti
Ornella Muti is an Italian actress known for her extensive work in European cinema. She has received the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists’ Silver Ribbon Award for Best Actress. Muti’s career spans several decades, making her a prominent figure in the film industry.
Muti’s career includes roles in both film and television. She gained international recognition for her role as Princess Aura in the 1980 sci-fi film “Flash Gordon.” Her notable Italian films include “Il bisbetico domato” and “Innamorato pazzo,” both of which were box office successes. Muti has appeared in French cinema, starring in “La Dernière Femme” and “Un amour de Swann.” She has been a part of various TV series and has ventured into theater, demonstrating her versatility as an actress. Muti also starred in the American comedy film “Oscar.”
Throughout her career, Muti has collaborated with numerous esteemed actors. Her work with Adriano Celentano in “Il bisbetico domato” and “Innamorato pazzo” contributed to the films’ successes. In “La Dernière Femme,” she worked alongside Gérard Depardieu. Muti’s collaboration with Alain Delon in “Un amour de Swann” furthered her status in European films. She starred with Sylvester Stallone in “Oscar.” In “To Rome with Love,” directed by Woody Allen, Muti shared the screen with Roberto Benigni. Additionally, her role in “The Taming of the Scoundrel” paired her with Anthony Quinn. She also worked with Marcello Mastroianni in “Storie di ordinaria follia” and with Peter O’Toole in “The Best Year of My Life.”