Cinzia Leone

Cinzia Leone
Leone in 2008
Born (1959-03-04) 4 March 1959 (age 65)
Rome, Italy
OccupationActress

Cinzia Leone (born 4 March 1959) is an Italian actress and comedian.

Life and career

Born in Rome, Italy, Leone began working in the theater since 1981,[1] but became popular thanks to the participation to several variety shows of good success broadcast by Rai 3 (La TV delle ragazze, Scusate l'interruzione, Avanzi, Tunnel).[1][2] She is also active in films, mainly used for short but often effective character roles.[1][2]

In 1991 Leone suffered a congenital aneurysm of the basilar artery, undergoing a complicated surgery in Phoenix, Arizona, which had a mortality rate of 80%. She was paralyzed on the left side of the body but was able to recover completely. She eventually went back to work after a long absence.[2][3]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ a b c Enrico Lancia, Roberto Poppi. Dizionario del cinema italiano - Le Attrici. Gremese Editore, 2003. ISBN 888440214X.
  2. ^ a b c Giorgio Dell’Arti, Massimo Parrini. Catalogo dei viventi. Marsilio, 2009. ISBN 9788831795999.
  3. ^ Un universo al femminile. ""Un lampo a ciel sereno " "Vincere la malattia per poi risorgere"". Il bello delle donne. Retrieved 9 January 2014.