Mara Maryl

Acting

April 7, 1939— September 18, 2021 (age 82)

Agrigento, Sicily, Italy

Also Known As

Maria Chianetta, Chianetta, Mara Marilli, Mara Ombra

Biography

Born Chianetta Mara, Maryl graduated from Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia di Roma in 1957 and went on to appear in a number of comedies under the name Mara Ombra. After marrying screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi in 1960, she adopted the names Mara Maryl (for acting) and Maria Chianetta (for writing credits); usually only appearing in films her husband directed.