Virna Lisi - Actor Profile

Virna Lisi

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
50Total Films
9.3 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 8, 1936
Birth Place: Ancona, Marche, Italy

About Virna Lisi

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Virna Lisi (born 8 November 1936 in Ancona  - December 18, 2014) is a Cannes and César award-winning Italian film actress. She was born in Ancona, Marche, as Virna Lisa Pieralisi.

Virna Lisi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Virna Lisi 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 Virna Lisi's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Virna Lisi'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 Desert of Fire, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Virna Lisi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Virna Lisi's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Virna Lisi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Aznavour by Charles Self - Actress (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2015 Latin Lover Rita Average Similar →
2014 Walt Disney e l'Italia - Una storia d'amore - Super Hit Similar →
2010 L'ultimo gattopardo - Ritratto di Goffredo Lombardo Self Hit Similar →
2009 Pietro Germi - The Good, The Beautiful and The Bad Self Hit Similar →
2008 Il sangue e la rosa Lucrezia Sciarra Hit Similar →
2003 Die Jungen von der Paulstraße Edit Horváth Average Similar →
2002 The Best Day of My Life Irene Mazzoni Average Similar →
2001 Le ali della vita 2 Sorella Alberta Hit Similar →
2000 Le ali della vita - Hit Similar →
1999 Cristallo di rocca - Una storia di Natale Sanna Average Similar →
1997 Desert of Fire Christine Duvivier Super Hit Similar →
1996 Follow Your Heart Olga Average Similar →
1995 One Hundred and One Nights Self - in Cannes Average Similar →
1994 Queen Margot Catherine de Médicis Hit Similar →
1989 Merry Christmas... Happy New Year Elvira Hit Similar →
1989 Via Panisperna Boys Signora Maiorana Average Similar →
1984 Amarsi un po'... Principessa Cellini Average Similar →
1983 Taste of the Sea Adriana Balestra Hit Similar →
1979 Ernesto Ernesto's Mother Average Similar →
1977 Beyond Good and Evil Elizabeth Nietzsche Average Similar →
1974 Challenge to White Fang Sister Evangelina Average Similar →
1973 White Fang Sister Evangelina Average Similar →
1973 The Serpent Mrs. Annabel Lee Average Similar →
1970 The Voyeur Claude Average Similar →
1970 The Secret of Santa Vittoria Caterina Malatesta Hit Similar →
1969 The Christmas Tree Catherine Graziani Average Similar →
1969 If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium John's Beautiful Cousin in Rome Average Similar →
1967 Arabella Arabella Hit Similar →
1967 The 25th Hour Suzanna Moritz Super Hit Similar →
1966 Assault on a Queen Rosa Lucchesi Average Similar →
1966 The Birds, the Bees and the Italians Milena Zulian Hit Similar →
1965 Kiss the Other Sheik Dorotea Average Similar →
1965 Made in Italy Virginia (segment "3 'La Donna', episode 1") Average Similar →
1965 The Possessed Tilde Hit Similar →
1965 Casanova '70 Gigliola Average Similar →
1965 How to Murder Your Wife Mrs. Ford Average Similar →
1964 The Black Tulip Caroline 'Caro' Plantin Average Similar →
1963 Don't Tempt the Devil Gina Bianchi, nurse Average Similar →
1963 The Shortest Day Naja, una spia austriaca Average Similar →
1962 Eva Francesca Ferrara Average Similar →
1961 5 marines per 100 ragazze Grazia Average Similar →
1961 Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare Silvia Hit Similar →
1960 A Soldier and a Half Anita Rossi Hit Similar →
1959 Caterina Sforza, the lioness of Romagna Caterina Sforza Hit Similar →
1959 Il padrone delle ferriere Claire de Beaulieu Hit Similar →
1955 The Bachelor (uncredited) Average Similar →
1955 The Hussars Elisa Average Similar →
1954 Il cardinale Lambertini Maria di Roccasibalda Hit Similar →
1954 Desiderio 'e sole Laura Super Hit Similar →

Virna Lisi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Virna Lisi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Virna Lisi is "Desert of Fire" with a rating of 9.3/10.

How many movies has Virna Lisi acted in?

Virna Lisi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Virna Lisi?

Other notable films include "Desiderio 'e sole", "The 25th Hour", and "Walt Disney e l'Italia - Una storia d'amore".

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