Jone Romano (born Jone Borgheri; 7 February 1898 – 1 August 1979) was an Italian actress who appeared on stage and screen.
Jone Romano | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jone Borgheri 7 February 1898 |
| Died | 1 August 1979 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1939–1950 |
| Spouse(s) | William James Ward (deceased) Carlo Romano (m. 1933; div. 19??) |
| Children | Aleardo Ward |
| Relatives | Luca Ward (grandson) Andrea Ward (grandson) Monica Ward (granddaughter) |
Biography
editShe appeared in the 1948 film adaptation of Les Misérables. Her career as an actress was relatively short.[1]
Personal life
editRomano was married to the actor Carlo Romano. Before her marriage to Romano, she was widowed to American World War I marine William James Ward. Together, they had a son, Aleardo, who became an actor. Romano was only 17 years old when she gave birth to Aleardo. She was also the grandmother to voice actors Luca, Andrea and Monica.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | La voce senza volto | Maria, la cameriera della pensione | |
| 1939 | Father For a Night | Zia Paolina | |
| 1939 | Follie del secolo | Paolina, la cameriera | |
| 1939 | The Silent Partner | La direttrice dell' educandato | |
| 1940 | Il ponte dei sospiri | La padrona della taverna | |
| 1940 | The Hussar Captain | La zitella | |
| 1943 | La moglie in castigo | ||
| 1948 | Les Misérables | La Thenardier | |
| 1950 | The Last Days of Pompeii | Stratonica | Uncredited, (final film role) |
References
edit- ^ Gleizes p.247
Bibliography
edit- Delphine Gleizes. L'œuvre de Victor Hugo à l'écran: des rayons et des ombres. Presses Université Laval, 2005.
External links
edit- Jone Romano at IMDb