Scene from Un posto ideale per uccidere (1971)

Alternate Names: Eirini Papa, Eirini Pappa, Eiréne Pappá, Irène Papas, Iríni Pappá, Eirini Leleku, Ειρήνη Παπά, Ειρήνη Παππά, Ирен Папас, إيرين باباس

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Fallen Angels (1948) as Liana

Most Important Roles:

• Bloodline (1979) as Simonetta Palazzi
• Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) as Drosoula
• Zorba the Greek (1964) as Widow
• Moses the Lawgiver (1974) as Zippora
• Ring of Darkness (1979) as Raffaella
• Jacob (1994) as Rebekka
• Z (1969) as Hélène, wife of the Deputy
• The Guns of Navarone (1961) as Maria Pappadimos
• Anne of the Thousand Days (1969) as Queen Catherine
• Lion of the Desert (1981) as Mabrouka

Career Highlights:

• Bloodline (1979)
• Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001)
• Zorba the Greek (1964)
• Moses the Lawgiver (1974)
• Ring of Darkness (1979)
• Jacob (1994)
• Z (1969)
• The Guns of Navarone (1961)
• Anne of the Thousand Days (1969)
• Lion of the Desert (1981)

Irene Papas (Eirini Lelekou), born on September 3, 1929, died on September 14, 2022, was a Greek actress and singer who appeared in over 70 films during her career spanning more than five decades. She gained international recognition for films such as 'The Guns of Navarone' (1961), 'Zorba the Greek' (1964), and 'Z' (1969). Notable performances include 'Antigone' (1961) and 'Electra' (1962), where she played the title roles. She was awarded Best Actress at Berlin International Film Festival for 'Antigone' and National Board of Review for 'The Trojan Women'. Other awards include Golden Arrow Award in 1993 and Golden Lion Award in 2009.

Alternate Names: Francesca Romana Rivelli, Орнелла Мути, اورنلا موتی

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Most Beautiful Wife (1970) as Francesca Cimarosa

Most Important Roles:

• The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish (2004) as Mathilde Figura
• The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea (2004) as Mathilde Figura
• Flash Gordon (1980) as Princess Aura
• Esther (1999) as Königin Waschti
• The Last Woman (1976) as Valérie
• The Taming of the Scoundrel (1980) as Lisa Silvestri
• Say I Do (2004) as Francesca, la dircetora
• Famous T & A (1982) as Lisa (archive footage)
• Madly in Love (1981) as Principessa Cristina
• On the Run (2003) as Cécile Costes

Career Highlights:

• The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish (2004)
• The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea (2004)
• Flash Gordon (1980)
• Esther (1999)
• The Last Woman (1976)
• The Taming of the Scoundrel (1980)
• Say I Do (2004)
• Famous T & A (1982)
• Madly in Love (1981)
• On the Run (2003)

Ornella Muti, born Francesca Romana Rivelli on March 9, 1955 in Rome to Neapolitan father and Estonian mother, is an Italian actress known for her roles in Italian films like 'La moglie più bella' (1970) and international productions such as 'Flash Gordon' (1980). She has been married twice, firstly to actor Alessio Orano from 1975-1981, and secondly to Federico Facchinetti from 1988-1996. Muti has three children: Naike Rivelli, Andrea, and Carolina Facchinetti. Since 1998, she has been living with Stefano Piccolo, a plastic surgeon.