Laura Antonelli Movies, TV Series

Laura Antonelli, born Laura Antonaz on November 28, 1941, in Pola, Kingdom of Italy (now Pula, Croatia), was a prominent Italian actress celebrated for her work in cinema from 1964 to 1991. She gained widespread recognition for her role in the 1973 film *Malizia*, a significant milestone in her care... Read moreer.

Antonelli's early life was marked by upheaval as her family fled Yugoslavia after World War II, eventually settling in Naples where her father became a hospital administrator. Initially drawn to mathematics, she shifted her focus to gymnastics during her teenage years, excelling in rhythmic gymnastics, a pursuit her parents encouraged to help her gain confidence.

After earning her degree as a gymnastics instructor, Antonelli relocated to Rome, where her teaching position opened doors to the entertainment industry, leading her to modelling opportunities. She made her film debut in 1965 with *Le sedicenni*, although it went uncredited. Her American film appearance followed in 1966’s *Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs*.

Throughout her career, Antonelli starred in a mix of sex comedies and serious dramas, collaborating with notable directors such as Luchino Visconti. She transitioned to television in the late 1980s and concluded her film career with *Malizia 2000* in 1991.

Despite facing legal troubles in the early 1990s related to drug possession, which were later overturned, Antonelli remained a beloved figure in Italian cinema until her passing from a heart attack on June 22, 2015, at the age of 73.