Laura Morante
Biography
Laura Morante is an Italian actress who began as a dancer and turned to the stage at 18 in Carmelo Bene's company. Her first screen role was in Giuseppe Bertolucci's Oggetti smarriti, and she soon appeared in Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man. Her breakout arrived with Nanni Moretti, who cast her as the title character in Sweet Body of Bianca. She worked in Paris, where numerous productions brought her recognition in European art cinema, then returned to Italy and won the David di Donatello award as best actress for Moretti's The Son's Room (2001). She was nominated again for Remember Me, My Love (2003) and won the Silver Ribbon for Love Is Eternal While It Lasts. She drew attention as Madame Jourdain in Moliere (2007), voiced Elastigirl in the Italian dub of The Incredibles, and in 2012 made her directorial debut with Cherry on the Cake, earning a David nomination for best new director.
70years old
Turns 71 on August 21in 310 days
- Born Santa Fiora
- Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 19
- Career span
- 40 years1982 to 2022
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First role
Laura Morante began her acting career on stage at 18 in the theatrical company of Carmelo Bene, after starting out as a dancer.
Beyond film
Morante voiced Helen Parr, who is also known as Elastigirl, in the Italian dub of the Pixar animated movie The Incredibles.
Laura Morante movies on Netflix
Across the River and Into the Treesas Contessa Contarini
The Hummingbirdas Letizia Carrera
The Tiesas Vanda dopo
Assoloas Flavia
God Willingas Carla
Ogni maledetto Nataleas Maria
Romeo & Julietas Lady Montague
Tutta la vita davantias Voce narrante (voice)
Moliereas Elmire Jourdain
Avenue Montaigneas Valentine Lefort
Private Fears in Public Placesas Nicole
Empire of the Wolvesas Mathilde Urano
L'amore è eterno finché duraas Tiziana Mercuri
Mother Teresaas Madre Du Cenacle
Remember Me, My Loveas Giulia Ristuccia
The Dancer Upstairsas Yolanda
Man on Fireas Julia
Biancaas Bianca
Blow to the Heartas Giulia
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Marco Giallini appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.







Films together
Marco Giallini3 films together, 2014 to 2016
Marco Giallini's page Assolo2016IMDb rating 5.6Morante as FlaviaGiallini as Mauro
God Willing2015IMDb rating 6.6Morante as CarlaGiallini as Tommaso
Ogni maledetto Natale2014IMDb rating 5.6Morante as MariaGiallini as Fano
Lambert Wilson2 films together, 2006 to 2016
Lambert Wilson's page Assolo2016IMDb rating 5.6Morante as FlaviaWilson as Michele
Private Fears in Public Places2006IMDb rating 6.9Morante as NicoleWilson as Dan
Valerio Mastandrea2 films together, 2008 to 2014
Valerio Mastandrea's page Ogni maledetto Natale2014IMDb rating 5.6Morante as MariaMastandrea as Tiziano
Tutta la vita davanti2008IMDb rating 6.9Morante as Voce narrantevoiceMastandrea as Giorgio Conforti
Michel Vuillermoz2 films together, 2006
Michel Vuillermoz's page Avenue Montaigne2006IMDb rating 6.7Morante as Valentine LefortVuillermoz as Félix
Private Fears in Public Places2006IMDb rating 6.9Morante as NicoleVuillermoz as architecte émission TV
Valeria Cavalli2 films together, 2003 to 2022
Valeria Cavalli's page The Hummingbird2022IMDb rating 6.4Morante as Letizia CarreraCavalli as Madre di Luisa
Mother Teresa2003IMDb rating 7.1Morante as Madre Du CenacleCavalli as Drana Boiaxhiu
Nanni Moretti2 films together, 1984 to 2022
Nanni Moretti's page The Hummingbird2022IMDb rating 6.4Morante as Letizia CarreraMoretti as Daniele Carradori
Bianca1984IMDb rating 7.3Morante as BiancaMoretti as Michele Apicella
Also two films together6 more actors
- Philippe du JanerandMoliere (2007) and Empire of the Wolves (2005)
- Annelise HesmeMoliere (2007) and Avenue Montaigne (2006)
- Edoardo PesceAssolo (2016) and God Willing (2015)
- Francesco PannofinoAssolo (2016) and Ogni maledetto Natale (2014)
- Caterina GuzzantiOgni maledetto Natale (2014) and Tutta la vita davanti (2008)
- Vanni CorbelliniL'amore è eterno finché dura (2004) and Blow to the Heart (1982)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Box office
What Laura Morante's films earned in cinemas worldwide.
Combined worldwide box office
$47.7 million
6 of the 19 films have a worldwide figure.
Of the 19 films: 6 worldwide figure; 5 us gross only; 8 figure not found.
- 6Worldwide figure
- 5US gross only
- 8Figure not found
Highest grossing
The six biggest films earned 100% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.
- 1$15M31.4% of the total
- 2$12M24.9% of the total
- 3$6.9M14.4% of the total
- 4$5.8M12.1% of the total
- 5$5.2M10.9% of the total
- 6$3.0M6.3% of the total
Awards
Three awards and honors.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Ciak d'oro - Best Lead Actress | Won | ||
| David di Donatello for Best Actress | Won | ||
| Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.






