Lelia Goldoni

Lelia Goldoni

Deceased · Born: Oct 1, 1936 · Died: Jul 22, 2023

Personal Details

BornOct 1, 1936
Spouse
  • Robert Rudelson

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Nov 29, 1997 )
  • William B. Hale

    ( May 5, 1961 to Dec 23, 2024 )
  • Ben Carruthers

    ( Aug 3, 1957 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Charles Rizzuto
  • Rosaria Pernicone
Relatives
  • Phil Rizzuto (Cousin)

Biography

Lelia Goldoni was a distinguished American actress who embarked on a prolific career in the entertainment industry, commencing in the late 1940s with a series of uncredited cameo appearances in notable motion pictures.

Her early credits include Joseph L. Mankiewicz's critically acclaimed drama House of Strangers (1949) and John Huston's thought-provoking film We Were Strangers (1949).

As her career progressed, Goldoni went on to share the screen with renowned actors in various television productions, one notable example being her costarring role in the British television series Danger Man, specifically in the episode "Fair Exchange" (1964),alongside the esteemed Patrick MacGoohan.

However, it is her collaborations with influential filmmakers that have cemented her legacy in the world of cinema. One such notable collaboration is her co-starring role in John Cassavetes's groundbreaking film Shadows (1959),a pioneering work in the American independent film movement.

Additionally, Goldoni's impressive body of work includes her portrayal of the best friend of Ellen Burstyn's character in Martin Scorsese's critically acclaimed drama Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974),further solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile actress.

Born from the Wikipedia article Lelia Goldoni, licensed under CC-BY-SA, this biographical sketch is a testament to the enduring impact of Goldoni's remarkable career in the entertainment industry.

Career

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2016
Bardo
Bardo as Lily
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2008
Chain Link
Chain Link as Floraine
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2007
Cold Case
Cold Case as Nurse Polly Leonard (2007)
{"id":79754,"title":"The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes","year":"1995","character":"Hale Club Woman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-computer-wore-tennis-shoes-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79754.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79754.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
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1994
Somebody to Love
Somebody to Love as Venice Waitress
{"id":173200,"title":"Rainy Day Friends","year":"1985","character":"Barbara Marti","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/rainy-day-friends","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173200.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173200.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Rainy Day Friends
Rainy Day Friends as Barbara Marti
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1984
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{"id":24492,"title":"Choices","year":"1981","character":"Jean Carluccio","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/choices","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24492.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24492.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Choices
Choices as Jean Carluccio
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Gangster Wars
Gangster Wars as Mrs. Lasker
{"id":26090,"title":"The Unseen","year":"1980","character":"Virginia Keller","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-unseen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26090.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26090.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
The Unseen
The Unseen as Virginia Keller
{"id":10078,"title":"Scruples","year":1980,"character":"Joanne Hillman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/scruples","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10078.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10078.jpg"},"released":1}
Scruples
Scruples as Joanne Hillman
{"id":163640,"title":"Bloodbrothers","year":"1978","character":"Maria","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/bloodbrothers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163640.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163640.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
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{"id":35830,"title":"Good Against Evil","year":"1977","character":"Sister Monica","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/good-against-evil","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35830.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35830.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Good Against Evil
Good Against Evil as Sister Monica
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The Spell
The Spell as Jo Standish
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Nowhere to Hide
Nowhere to Hide as Linda Faber
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1976
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Baby Blue Marine
Baby Blue Marine as Mrs. Townsley
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Special Delivery
Special Delivery as Edna Fenner (uncredited)
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1975
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1974
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1969
The Italian Job
The Italian Job as Mrs. Beckerman (uncredited)
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1967
Theatre of Death
Theatre of Death as Dani Gireaux
{"id":87757,"title":"Hysteria","year":"1965","character":"Denise James","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hysteria-1965","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87757.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87757.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Hysteria
Hysteria as Denise James
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1959
Shadows
Shadows as Lelia
{"id":69075,"title":"We Were Strangers","year":"1949","character":"Consuelo Vald\u00e9s (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/we-were-strangers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69075.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69075.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
We Were Strangers
We Were Strangers as Consuelo Valdés (uncredited)
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House of Strangers
House of Strangers as Italian Girl (uncredited)
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2000
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1993