Jenny Tamburi | |
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Born | Luciana Tamburini 27 November 1952 Rome, Italy |
Died | 1 March 2006 Rome, Italy | (aged 53)
Other names | Luciana della Robbia |
Occupation(s) | Actress Casting director |
Years active | 1970 - 2005 |
Jenny Tamburi (27 November 1952 – 1 March 2006), born as Luciana Tamburini, was an Italian actress and television hostess. Her first stage name was "Luciana della Robbia" and after her first film she changed it to "Jenny Tamburi".
Born in Rome, she debuted on stage with Johnny Dorelli at 17, in Aggiungi un posto a tavola.[1] Her film debut was in 1970 in Vittorio Caprioli's Splendours and miseries of Madame Royale, opposite Ugo Tognazzi.[1] Tamburi portrayed a femme fatale in La seduzione (1973). She was active in genre films, especially commedia sexy all'italiana and giallo films.
After retiring from acting she worked as a casting director and opened a drama school in Rome.[1][2]