About
Marisa Pavan (born Maria Luisa Pierangeli; 19 June 1932 – 6 December 2023) was an Italian-born actress who first became famous as the twin sister to movie star Pier Angeli (Anna Maria Pierangeli) before achieving movie stardom on her own. Her breakthrough came in the film The Rose Tattoo as Anna Magnani's daughter; her role was first assigned to her twin, who at the time was unable to play the part. When Magnani won the Academy Award for Best Actress, Pavan accepted on her behalf as Magnani was not present at the awards ceremony. Pavan was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, losing to Jo Van Fleet (for East of Eden). Both Magnani and Pavan won Golden Globe awards that year. Afterwards, Marisa Pavan co-starred in films such as The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, Diane, John Paul Jones and The Midnight Story. She married in 1956, divorced in 1963, and remarried in 1969 the French actor...
Known for
Hawaii Five-OSeries • 1969
Combat!Series • 1962
The Rockford FilesSeries • 1974
Studio OneSeries • 1948
Climax!Series • 1954
The F.B.I.Series • 1965
Naked CitySeries • 1958
SwitchSeries • 1975
77 Sunset StripSeries • 1958
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries • 1955
McMillan & WifeSeries • 1971
Wonder WomanSeries • 1975
Westinghouse Desilu PlayhouseSeries • 1958
Solomon and ShebaMovie • 1959
The Man in the Gray Flannel SuitMovie • 1956
The Rose TattooMovie • 1955
A Slightly Pregnant ManMovie • 1973
What Price GloryMovie • 1952
Drum BeatMovie • 1954
The Midnight StoryMovie • 1957
Down Three Dark StreetsMovie • 1954