
Ave Ninchi
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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. Source: Article "Ave Ninchi" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Ave Ninchi Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ave Ninchi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ave Ninchi's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Ave Ninchi's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains I ragazzi dell'Hully Gully, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ave Ninchi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ave Ninchi's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ave Ninchi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SuperTotò | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Lacombe, Lucien | Mme Georges | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Pulp | Fat Chambermaid | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Murmur of the Heart | Augusta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | I'm Not Worthy of You | Cesira | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | So In Love | Cuoca Cesira | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | I ragazzi dell'Hully Gully | contessa Corinna Salimbeni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Le motorizzate | Sister Teresa (segment "Carmelitane Sprint") | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Gli italiani e le donne | la moglie di Cesare | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Walter e i Suoi Cugini | Adele | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Scandali al mare | Olga Cappelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Les Bonnes Femmes | Madame Louise | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Purple Noon | Signora Gianna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Nights of the Teddy Boys | Sora Nole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Nun's Story | Sister Bernard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Prepotenti più di prima | Clelia Pinelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | I prepotenti | Clelia Pinelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | I pinguini ci guardano | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Bigamist | Mrs. Masetti / Missis Masetti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Totò Seeks Peace | Gemma Torresi | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Air of Paris | Angela Posi | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Il matrimonio | Anastasia Scingalova, la madre della sposa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Good Folk's Sunday | Elvira | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Toto and the Women | Giovanna Scaparro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | È arrivato l'accordatore | Signora Narducci | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Dad Becomes Mom | Margherita, moglie di Giuseppe | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Stranger on the Prowl | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | La famiglia Passaguai fa fortuna | Margherita, moglie di Giuseppe | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Three Girls from Rome | Madre di Marisa | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | La famiglia Passaguai | Margherita, moglie di Giuseppe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Cops and Robbers | Giovanna Bottoni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Teresa | Sra. Russo | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Tomorrow Is Too Late | Signora Berardi | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Il vedovo allegro | Dolores | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Totò Looking for Wife | La zia | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Sunday in August | Fernanda Meloni | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Il diavolo in convento | Caterina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | La sposa non può attendere | Evelina | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Walls of Malapaga | Maria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Signorinella | Iris | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Difficult Years | Rosina Piscitello | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Emigrantes | Adele Bordoni | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Heart | Mrs. Serra | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Christmas at Camp 119 | La signora Mancini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Angelina | Carmela | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Captain's Daughter | Mrs. Mironova | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Flesh Will Surrender | Emilia Canale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | To Live in Peace | Corinna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Before Him All Rome Trembled | Nina | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Day in the Life | Sister Celeste | Average | Similar → |
Ave Ninchi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ave Ninchi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ave Ninchi is "I ragazzi dell'Hully Gully" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Ave Ninchi acted in?
Ave Ninchi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ave Ninchi?
Other notable films include "SuperTotò", "Difficult Years", and "Purple Noon".




