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Ornella Muti was born in Rome, Province of Rome, Italy on March 9, 1955. Ornella Muti is a film actor and model. That works out to 71 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Targa d'Oro (1976), Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress and 4 more.
My Take
Ornella Muti embodies the glamour of Italian cinema, but I value her for more than her famous beauty. Born in Rome in 1955 and christened Francesca, she moved from modeling into film and worked with masters like Damiani, Monicelli, and Risi, a roster that signals genuine pedigree. The Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress and a knighthood in the Order of Merit confirm the substance behind the image. What truly attracts me is her refusal to coast on looks, instead chasing a wide range of roles across decades. Stars who keep reinventing themselves this way tend to outlast their era, and she clearly has.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ornella Muti
- Name (Japanese)
- オルネラ・ムーティ
- Reading
- おるねら・むーてぃ
- Born
- March 9, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
- Origin
- Rome, Province of Rome, Italy
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / model
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1976 Targa d'Oro
- Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress
- Ciak d'oro - Best Lead Actress
- Globo d'oro for Livetime Achievement
- 1970 Grolla d'oro for Best New Actress
- 1979 Grolla d'oro for Best Leading Actress
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ornella Muti born?
Born March 9, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Ornella Muti from?
Ornella Muti is from Rome, Province of Rome, Italy.
What does Ornella Muti do?
Ornella Muti works as actor, film actor, model.
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