Jone Romano
Born
Jone Borgheri

(1898-02-07)February 7, 1898
DiedAugust 1, 1979(1979-08-01) (aged 81)
Rome, Italy
OccupationActress
Years active1939–1950
Spouse(s)William James Ward (m. ?–?)
Carlo Romano (m. 1933–?)
ChildrenAleardo Ward
RelativesLuca Ward (grandson)
Andrea Ward (grandson)
Monica Ward (granddaughter)

Jone Romano (born Jone Borgheri; February 7, 1898 – August 1, 1979) was an Italian actress who appeared on stage and screen.

Biography

She appeared in the 1948 film adaptation of Les Misérables. Her career as an actress was relatively short.[1]

Personal life

Romano was married to the actor Carlo Romano. Before her marriage to Romano, she was widowed to American World War I marine William James Ward. Together, they had a son, Aleardo, who became an actor. Romano was only 17 years old when she gave birth to Aleardo. She was also the grandmother to voice actors Luca, Andrea and Monica.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1939La voce senza voltoMaria, la cameriera della pensione
1939Father For a NightZia Paolina
1939Follie del secoloPaolina, la cameriera
1939The Silent PartnerLa direttrice dell' educandato
1940Il ponte dei sospiriLa padrona della taverna
1940The Hussar CaptainLa zitella
1943La moglie in castigo
1948Les MisérablesLa Thenardier
1950The Last Days of PompeiiStratonicaUncredited, (final film role)

References

  1. Gleizes p.247

Bibliography

  • Delphine Gleizes. L'œuvre de Victor Hugo à l'écran: des rayons et des ombres. Presses Université Laval, 2005.


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