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Argentina Brunetti
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Argentina Brunetti

1907 – 2005 · Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina · Active 1946–2002

Argentina Brunetti, born in 1907, was an influential Argentinian actress whose career spanned several decades. She made notable appearances in California (1947) and Knock on Any Door (1949), showcasing her ability to navigate complex characters in both film and stage. In The Unholy Wife (1957), she delivered a compelling performance that solidified her status in the realm of cult cinema. Brunetti's contributions to these films reflect the rich tapestry of mid-20th century cinema, blending melodrama with nuanced storytelling.

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California

California

1947 ★ 6.6
as Elvira

"Wicked" Lily Bishop joins a wagon train to California, led by Michael Fabian and Johnny Trumbo, but news of the Gold Rush scatters the train. When Johnny and Michael finally arrive, Lily is rich from her saloon and storekeeper (former slaver) Pharaoh Coffin is bleeding the miners dry. But worse troubles are ahead: California is inching toward statehood, and certain people want to make it their private empire.

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Filmography

115 credits
2000s 1 credit
2002
The 4th Tenor as Neighbor Woman
Movie ★ 4.5
1990s 2 credits
1996
TV ★ 6.8
1994
Lookin' Italian as Grandmother
Movie ★ 6.9
1980s 6 credits
1989
Booker as Grandma Petrelli
TV ★ 5.3
1984
1st & Ten as Mama Arcola
TV ★ 6.3
1983
The Young Landlords as Mrs. Bonforte
Movie
1981
Evita Peron as Old Woman
Movie
1980
Fatso as Zi Jule
Movie ★ 5.8
1980
Tenspeed and Brown Shoe as Celeste Diagusta
TV ★ 6.8
1970s 8 credits
1979
Black Market Baby as Aunt Imelda
Movie ★ 6.3
1977
Flight to Holocaust as Woman in Elevator
Movie ★ 6.0
1977
Movie ★ 8.5
1976
TV ★ 7.5
1975
Wonder Woman as Manageress
TV ★ 7.0
1973
Kojak as Christina
TV ★ 7.1
1973
The Magician as Landlady
TV ★ 6.8
1960s 25 credits
1969
TV ★ 7.0
1968
The Shakiest Gun in the West as Squaw (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1967
A Bell for Adano as Spinatta
Movie
1967
TV ★ 6.9
1967
The High Chaparral as Duena Lopez
TV ★ 6.8
1967
TV ★ 6.8
1965
Movie ★ 5.1
1965
The F.B.I. as Tia Rodriguez
TV ★ 5.6
1965
TV ★ 6.2
1964
7 Faces of Dr. Lao as Sarah Benedict
Movie ★ 6.9
1964
Movie ★ 6.4
1964
TV ★ 7.1
1964
TV ★ 7.1
1963
The Fugitive as Mexican Woman
TV ★ 7.3
1963
Mr. Novak as Mrs. Acero
TV ★ 7.3
1962
Movie ★ 5.2
1962
TV ★ 8.0
1962
TV ★ 6.5
1961
Movie ★ 5.7
1961
TV ★ 5.9
1961
TV ★ 6.3
1960
TV ★ 7.6
1960
TV ★ 6.7
1960
Thriller as Anna Romano
TV ★ 6.7
1960
Coronado 9 as Mrs. Dominguez
TV ★ 6.7
1950s 62 credits
1959
Movie ★ 6.0
1959
TV ★ 7.0
1959
TV ★ 7.2
1959
One Step Beyond as Margarita Castera
TV ★ 5.7
1959
TV ★ 6.4
1959
TV ★ 6.7
1959
One Step Beyond as Maria Gonzalez
TV ★ 5.7
1959
Rawhide as Rosa Patines
TV ★ 7.2
1958
Showdown at Boot Hill as Mrs. Bonaventura
Movie ★ 6.7
1958
TV ★ 7.8
1958
Wanted: Dead or Alive as Juanita Domingo
TV ★ 7.0
1958
TV ★ 7.1
1957
The Brothers Rico as Mrs. Rico
Movie ★ 6.3
1957
The Midnight Story as Mama Malatesta
Movie ★ 6.1
1957
Movie ★ 4.7
1957
Movie ★ 6.0
1957
Movie ★ 6.5
1957
TV ★ 7.6
1957
M Squad as Mrs. Doris Michaels
TV ★ 5.4
1957
TV ★ 8.0
1956
Movie ★ 6.0
1956
Anything Goes as Suzanne
Movie ★ 6.0
1956
TV ★ 6.5
1955
Movie ★ 5.4
1955
Hell's Island as Pottery Maker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1955
Movie ★ 6.7
1955
The Tall Men as Maria - the Dressmaker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1955
The Far Horizons as Shoshone Woman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1955
The Prodigal as Townswoman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.6
1955
Gunsmoke as Louise Danby
TV ★ 6.7
1955
TV ★ 5.3
1955
TV ★ 5.2
1954
Make Haste to Live as Mrs. Gonzales
Movie ★ 6.0
1953
The Caddy as Mama Anthony
Movie ★ 6.4
1953
Movie ★ 5.9
1953
Tropic Zone as Tia Feliciana
Movie ★ 4.8
1953
Movie ★ 6.0
1953
San Antone as Mexican Woman
Movie ★ 6.7
1953
TV ★ 6.8
1953
Letter to Loretta as Mrs. Ferenzi
TV ★ 6.6
1953
Letter to Loretta as Mrs. Nardo
TV ★ 6.6
1952
Rose of Cimarron as Red Fawn
Movie ★ 5.6
1952
Movie ★ 5.0
1952
Woman in the Dark as 'Mama' Morello
Movie ★ 9.0
1952
When in Rome as Mrs. Lugacetti
Movie ★ 8.5
1952
The Fighter as Maria
Movie ★ 5.5
1952
Bal Tabarin as Teresa (uncredited)
Movie ★ 9.0
1952
Movie ★ 5.3
1952
Movie ★ 6.7
1952
TV ★ 5.4
1951
Ghost Chasers as Mrs. Parelli
Movie ★ 6.8
1951
Sirocco as Woman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1951
Force of Arms as Lea's Mother
Movie ★ 6.7
1951
The Great Caruso as Mrs. Barretto
Movie ★ 5.9
1951
TV ★ 6.5
1950
The Lawless as Mrs. Rodriguez
Movie ★ 5.9
1950
Dial 1119 as Wyckoff's Bus Seatmate (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1950
Broken Arrow as Nalikadeya - Cochise's Wife (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1940s 11 credits
1949
Knock on Any Door as Ma Romano (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1949
El Paso as Don Nacho's Woman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1949
The Blonde Bandit as Mama Sapelli
Movie ★ 6.2
1949
Shockproof as Stella (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1949
House of Strangers as Applicant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1949
The Red Danube as Italian Woman
Movie ★ 6.7
1948
Movie ★ 5.6
1947
High Tide as Mrs. Cresser
Movie ★ 6.0
1947
California as Elvira
Movie ★ 6.8
1946
It's a Wonderful Life as Mrs. Martini
Movie ★ 8.3
1946
Gilda as Woman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5