Dora Romano

Born: 1955-08-30

Dora Romano was born near Naples (Italy) and she graduated in sociology (1979). In 1980 she received a degree from the Bottega Teatrale di Firenze, the Vittorio Gassman' Acting School. She works and performs in english, as well as in Italian. She trained in theatre plays by Jerzj Gro-towskj, Elizabeth Kemp, Dominic De Fazio, Ivana Chubbuck, in Italy and the United States. Her first professional experience was under the direction of Otomar Kreijcha in Eschilo's "The Sup-plicants", at the Syracuse Greek Theatre, and was later a part of Eduardo de Filippo's company for the next two years. Dora has been directed by different italian directors in classic comedies written by Goldoni, Mo-lière, Eurypides, Plauto, G. D'Annunzio, J. Anouilh. In 1991 she met Ermanno Olmi, who chose her for the role of Mrs Gibbs in "Our Town" by T.Wilder. Throughout her career she has also amazed audiences in various Shakespeare comedies, such as: "Macbeth", "King Lear", "The thaming of the shrew" (BBC Television). Other credits include Martha in W. Goethe's "Doctor Faust", directed by Glauco Mauri, and the role of Mrs Sarti in B.Brecht's "Galileo's life". Dora is also a passionate and capable singer, and has performed in the following musicals: "Cuore Ingrato", a musical monologue, "She loves me" (2000), "Gianburrasca" (2004), "Sister act" (2011, Mother Superior), "Titanic" (2012), "Il Marchese del grillo" (The Marquess of Cricket), "Mary Pop-pins".


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The Children's Train

as Pachiochia
Released: 2024-10-21

In late 1940s Italy, a mother makes the difficult decision to send her son to the north, where...

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The First Omen

as Sister Romano
Released: 2024-04-03

When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she...

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Immaculate

as Mother Superior
Released: 2024-03-20

An American nun embarks on a new journey when she joins a remote convent in the Italian...

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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

as Baldini's Wife
Released: 2006-09-13

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior...

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Mafia Mamma

as Maria aka “Aunt Esmerelda”
Released: 2023-04-13

A suburban American woman inherits her grandfather’s Mafia empire and, guided by the Firm’s...

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The Hand of God

as Signora Gentile
Released: 2021-11-24

In 1980s Naples, Italy, an awkward Italian teen struggling to find his place experiences...

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On My Skin

as Dottoressa - Medicina Protetta
Released: 2018-09-12

The incredible true story behind the most controversial Italian court cases in recent years....

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The Goddess of Fortune

as Lea
Released: 2019-12-19

Alessandro and Arturo have been together for over 15 years and, despite the feeling they still...

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The Wedding Veil Unveiled

as Maria
Released: 2022-07-01

Emmа trаvels to Itаly to teаch аnd reseаrch а wedding veil sаid to bring its owner love. She...

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Totò Sapore and the magical story of pizza

as (voice)
Released: 2003-12-19

Naples, 18th century. Salvatore "Totò" Sapore, an unemployed minstrel, always manages to cheer...

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Forever You

as Luisa
Released: 2019-02-14

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Night Sun

as uncredited
Released: 1990-05-15

Based on Leo Tolstoy's novel, Father Sergius, Night Sun stars Julian Sands as Sergio, a nobleman...

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Rita Levi-Montalcini

as Caterina
Released: 2020-11-26

In 1986, Rita Levi-Montalcini receives the Nobel Prize, but something is missing. After meeting...

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Ribelli per caso

as Carla
Released: 2000-04-20

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Long Live the Bride

as Sasà's mother
Released: 2015-09-07

In a despairing, fatalistic Rome, Nicola finds himself flirting with the city’s dark side....

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My Brilliant Friend

as Miss Oliviero
First aired: 2018-11-27

When the most important friend in her life seems to have disappeared without a trace, Elena...

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Il maresciallo Rocca

as Padrona de "La Casaccia"
First aired: 1996-01-16

The adventures of the marshal of the carabinieri Giovanni Rocca, played by the great Gigi...

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Bang Bang Baby

as Lina Barone
First aired: 2022-04-28

Unfolding in Milan at the end of the 80s, Bang Bang Baby is a crime series centred around a shy...

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