Portrait of Lina Wertmüller

Lina Wertmüller

Bio: Lina Wertmüller (14 August 1926 - 9 December 2021) was an Italian film writer and director of aristocratic Swiss descent. In 1976, she became the first woman ever to be nominated for an Academy Award for Directing with the film Seven Beauties
Born: Tue, Aug 14 1928
Birthplace: Rome, Italy

Death: Thu, Dec 09 2021
Lina Wertmüller is 93 years old
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Poster of Roma, Napoli, Venezia... in un crescendo rossiniano
Roma, Napoli, Venezia... in un crescendo rossiniano
Lina Wertmüller was 85 in Roma, Napoli, Venezia... in un crescendo rossiniano as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 16 2014
Poster of Damn Poverty!
Damn Poverty!
Lina Wertmüller was 81 in Damn Poverty! as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 24 2009
Poster of Too Much Romance... It's Time for Stuffed Peppers
Too Much Romance... It's Time for Stuffed Peppers
Lina Wertmüller was 77 in Too Much Romance... It's Time for Stuffed Peppers as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 2006
Poster of Francesca and Nunziata
Francesca and Nunziata
Lina Wertmüller was 74 in Francesca and Nunziata as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Swept Away
Swept Away
Lina Wertmüller was 74 in Swept Away as 'Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 2002
Poster of Ferdinando and Carolina
Ferdinando and Carolina
Lina Wertmüller was 70 in Ferdinando and Carolina as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1999
Poster of The Worker and the Hairdresser in a Whirlwind of Sex and Politics
The Worker and the Hairdresser in a Whirlwind of Sex and Politics
Lina Wertmüller was 68 in The Worker and the Hairdresser in a Whirlwind of Sex and Politics as 'Story, Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1996
Poster of The Nymph
The Nymph
Lina Wertmüller was 67 in The Nymph as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1996
Poster of The Russian Soul
The Russian Soul
Lina Wertmüller was 64 in The Russian Soul as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 31 1993
Poster of Ciao, Professore!
Ciao, Professore!
Lina Wertmüller was 64 in Ciao, Professore! as 'Director, Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1992
Poster of Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Lina Wertmüller was 62 in Saturday, Sunday and Monday as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1990
Poster of On a Moonlit Night
On a Moonlit Night
Lina Wertmüller was 61 in On a Moonlit Night as 'Director, Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 1989
Poster of 12 Directors for 12 Cities
12 Directors for 12 Cities
Lina Wertmüller was 60 in 12 Directors for 12 Cities as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 22 1989
Poster of To Save Nine
To Save Nine
Lina Wertmüller was 60 in To Save Nine as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1989
Poster of Summer Night with Greek Profile, Almond Eyes and Scent of Basil
Summer Night with Greek Profile, Almond Eyes and Scent of Basil
Lina Wertmüller was 58 in Summer Night with Greek Profile, Almond Eyes and Scent of Basil as 'Director, Writer, Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1986
Poster of Camorra (A Story of Streets, Women and Crime)
Camorra (A Story of Streets, Women and Crime)
Lina Wertmüller was 57 in Camorra (A Story of Streets, Women and Crime) as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1986
Poster of Sotto Sotto
Sotto Sotto
Lina Wertmüller was 55 in Sotto Sotto as 'Director, Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1984
Poster of A Joke of Destiny, Lying in Wait Around the Corner Like a Street Bandit
A Joke of Destiny, Lying in Wait Around the Corner Like a Street Bandit
Lina Wertmüller was 55 in A Joke of Destiny, Lying in Wait Around the Corner Like a Street Bandit as 'Director, Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1983
Poster of È una domenica sera di novembre
È una domenica sera di novembre
Lina Wertmüller was 52 in È una domenica sera di novembre as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Blood Feud
Blood Feud
Lina Wertmüller was 50 in Blood Feud as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1978
Poster of A Night Full of Rain
A Night Full of Rain
Lina Wertmüller was 49 in A Night Full of Rain as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 17 1978
Poster of Which Way Is Up?
Which Way Is Up?
Lina Wertmüller was 49 in Which Way Is Up? as 'Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of Seven Beauties
Seven Beauties
Lina Wertmüller was 47 in Seven Beauties as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1975
Poster of Swept Away
Swept Away
Lina Wertmüller was 46 in Swept Away as 'Director, Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1974
Poster of All Screwed Up
All Screwed Up
Lina Wertmüller was 45 in All Screwed Up as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1974
Poster of Nessuno deve sapere
Nessuno deve sapere
Lina Wertmüller was 44 in Nessuno deve sapere as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 1973
Poster of Love and Anarchy
Love and Anarchy
Lina Wertmüller was 44 in Love and Anarchy as 'Director, Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1973
Poster of Dear Parents
Dear Parents
Lina Wertmüller was 44 in Dear Parents as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1973
Poster of Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Lina Wertmüller was 43 in Brother Sun, Sister Moon as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1972
Poster of When Women Lost Their Tails
When Women Lost Their Tails
Lina Wertmüller was 43 in When Women Lost Their Tails as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 24 1972
Poster of The Seduction of Mimi
The Seduction of Mimi
Lina Wertmüller was 43 in The Seduction of Mimi as 'Director, Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 19 1972
Poster of When Women Had Tails
When Women Had Tails
Lina Wertmüller was 42 in When Women Had Tails as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Violent City
Violent City
Lina Wertmüller was 42 in Violent City as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Belle Starr Story
The Belle Starr Story
Lina Wertmüller was 39 in The Belle Starr Story as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1968
Poster of Don't Sting the Mosquito
Don't Sting the Mosquito
Lina Wertmüller was 38 in Don't Sting the Mosquito as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1967
Poster of Rita the Mosquito
Rita the Mosquito
Lina Wertmüller was 38 in Rita the Mosquito as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1966
Poster of Let's Talk About Men
Let's Talk About Men
Lina Wertmüller was 36 in Let's Talk About Men as 'Director, Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 1965
Poster of The Basilisks
The Basilisks
Lina Wertmüller was 35 in The Basilisks as 'Screenplay, Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 02 1963
Poster of Naples Sings
Naples Sings
Lina Wertmüller was 25 in Naples Sings as 'Script Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 28 1953

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Gian Burrasca's Diary
Gian Burrasca's Diary
Lina Wertmüller was 36+ in Gian Burrasca's Diary as 'Dialogue, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 19 1964