Ave Ninchi

Born: 1915-12-14

Birthplace: Ancona, Italy

Biography

Ave Maria Ninchi (14 December 1914 – 10 November 1997) was an Italian supporting actress who played character roles on stage, television, and in over 98 feature films that included Tomorrow Is Too Late (1949) and Louis Malle's Murmur of the Heart (1971) and Lacombe Lucien (1974).

Ninchi has worked with some of Italy's top movie stars, including Sophia Loren, Anna Magnani, Marcello Mastroianni, Alberto Sordi, and Gina Lollobrigida; her performances playing in duo with Aldo Fabrizi and Totò are particularly memorable. Her television career was at its peak during the 1960s and 1970s when she was appearing in some of Italy's top-rated series.

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Known For

Murmur of the Heart
Purple Noon
The Nun's Story
Pulp
Lacombe, Lucien
Teresa
Difficult Years
Heart
Gli altri, gli altri e noi
House of Cards

Top Movie Credits

Purple Noon Signora Gianna
The Nun's Story Sister Bernard (uncredited)
Pulp Fat Chambermaid
Lacombe, Lucien Mme Georges
Teresa Sra. Russo
Difficult Years Rosina Piscitello
Heart Mrs. Serra
House of Cards Signora Orragi