Quick Facts
Born:
1949-12-22
Birthplace:
Roma, Lazio, Italy
Credits:
92 Total Roles
Anna Galiena
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Biography
Anna Galiena is an Italian actress, best known to English-speaking audiences for her appearances in Le Mari de la coiffeuse, Jamón, jamón and Being Human. her youth, Galiena starred in numerous off and on-Broadway shows, including several revivals of Shakespeare plays. She had made over a dozen films, mainly in her native Italy before her role in Le Mari de la coiffeuse brought her to international attention. She went on to appear in Bigas Luna's Jamón, jamón and went on to make her mainstream Hollywood debut in the Bill Forsyth-directed Being Human starring Robin Williams. The film was, however, a massive flop.
Since then, Galiena has worked in European cinema, where she is consistently in demand. With over 50 films and many television appearances to her credit, she currently has several films in production, including a prominent supporting role in the film Virgin Territory, starring Hayden Christensen and Mischa Barton. She stars alongside Joaquim de Almeida and Ben Gazzara in the thriller Christopher Roth.
In 2007 she was a member of the jury at the 29th Moscow International Film Festival
Since then, Galiena has worked in European cinema, where she is consistently in demand. With over 50 films and many television appearances to her credit, she currently has several films in production, including a prominent supporting role in the film Virgin Territory, starring Hayden Christensen and Mischa Barton. She stars alongside Joaquim de Almeida and Ben Gazzara in the thriller Christopher Roth.
In 2007 she was a member of the jury at the 29th Moscow International Film Festival
Known For
Emily in Paris
Antonia Muratori
Like Crazy
Luciana Brogi coniugata Morelli
Jamon Jamon
la puta madre
Virgin Territory
The Abbess
My Summer in Provence
Irène
You Can't Save Yourself Alone
Viola
The Hairdresser's Husband
Mathilde
Stay Away from Me
Lorenza Bra
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | It Happens in the Best of Families MOVIE | Mamma Lina |
| 2023 | Giorni felici MOVIE | Margherita |
| 2023 | Happiness MOVIE | Floriana Mazzoni |
| 2022 | Improvised Christmas MOVIE | Rosa |
| 2022 | Sposa in rosso MOVIE | Lucrezia Madonia |
| 2021 | CARRON - Codice d'Angelo MOVIE | Graziella Carron |
| 2020 | Emily in Paris TV | Antonia Muratori |
| 2020 | Decent People MOVIE | La mère de Manon |
| 2019 | Despite the Fog MOVIE | Laura |
| 2019 | Beatrice MOVIE | Beatrice |