Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderFemale
- Birthday1884-03-22
- Day of Death1959-06-02 (75 years)
- Place of BirthGenoa, Liguria, Italy
- Also Known AsLyda Cini Countess of Monselice
Lyda Borelli
Biography
Lyda Borelli (22 March 1884 - 2 June 1959) was an Italian actress, her career in theatre started in 1902. Between 1913 and 1918 Borelli made 14 films and appeared in 2 documentaries. She often portrayed vamps who end up committing suicide via poison. Her acting was mainly based on excessive gestures, painful expressions and languid gazes. Antonio Gramsci, who, in 1917 worked as a theatre...Read More
Acting Career
- 1918
The Legend of Saint Barbara
As: Saint Barbara
- 1917
Satan's Rhapsody
As: Contessa Alba d'Oltrevita
- 1917
Malombra
As: Marina di Malombra
- 1916
Madame Guillotine
As: Madame Tallien
- 1916
La falena
As: Thea di Marlievo
- 1915
The Wedding March
As: Grazia di Plessans
- 1915
Flower of Evil
As: Lyda
- 1914
The Naked Truth
As: Lolette
1913La memoria dell'altro
As: Lyda
- 1913
Love Everlasting
As: Elsa Holbein