| Lina Polito | |
| Birth Date: | 1954 8, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Naples, Italy |
| Occupation: | Actress |
Lina Polito (born 24 August 1954) is an Italian actress.
Born in Naples, Italy, Polito started her career on stage with Eduardo De Filippo.[1] She made her film debut in 1973, with Lina Wertmüller's Love and Anarchy, and for this performance she was awarded with a Nastro d'Argento for Best New Actress.[1] [2] [3]
Her other film credits included roles in All Screwed Up (1974), I'll Take Her Like a Father (1974), The Peaceful Age (1974), Salvo D'Acquisto (1975) and the Nazisploitation film Deported Women of the SS Special Section (1976). In 1975 she acted in the TV mini-series Il marsigliese by Giacomo Battiato.
In 1983 she won a David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Massimo Troisi's Scusate il ritardo.[1] [2]