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Last updated on the 28 March 2024 by Maeve
Mini Biography
Born: 4 April 1952, Nottingham, England.Â
Cherie Lunghi displayed an early passion for the arts. She grew up in a supportive family environment that encouraged her artistic pursuits. Lunghi’s father, Alessandro Lunghi, was an Italian immigrant who worked as a musician, while her mother, Gladys, was an English dancer.
Lunghi’s love for acting blossomed during her school years, and she decided to pursue her passion by enrolling at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.
Lunghi’s breakthrough role came in 1974 when she starred as Guinevere in the iconic film “Excalibur,” directed by John Boorman. This role catapulted her into the limelight and established her as a rising star in the industry.
In addition to her screen accomplishments, Lunghi has also made a significant impact in the world of theatre. She has performed in various critically acclaimed stage productions, including the Royal Shakespeare Company’s rendition of “Romeo and Juliet” and “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” in London’s West End.
Suggested viewing
Excalibur (1981)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.3
“Excalibur” is a visually stunning film directed by John Boorman. It tells the timeless tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, focusing on the legendary sword Excalibur and the struggle for power and honour in the mystical realm of Camelot.
Top cast: Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi, Paul Geoffrey, Nicol Williamson, Robert Addie, Gabriel Byrne.
Much Ado About Nothing (1984)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 8.0 “Much Ado About Nothing” is based on the comedic play by William Shakespeare. Set in Messina, it follows the romantic entanglements of two couples, Beatrice and Benedick, and Hero and Claudio. Deception, misunderstandings, and a plot to ruin Hero’s reputation create chaos, but will love triumph in the end? Top cast: Tim Faulkner, Cherie Lunghi, Lee Montague, Katharine Levy, Jon Finch, Robert Lindsay, Robert Reynolds, Gordon Whiting, Vernon Dobtcheff. |
Letters to an Unknown Lover (1985)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.3 In the backdrop of World War II, two soldiers fighting on the side of the Allies manage to break free from a Nazi prisoner-of-war camp. Seeking refuge, they find themselves in the city of Lyons, France. There, they are graciously accommodated by a woman named Mademoiselle Helene, whose generosity and hospitality provide them with a much-needed respite from the horrors of war. Top cast: Cherie Lunghi, Yves Beneyton, Andréa Ferréol, Ralph Bates, Mathilda May. |
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Cherie Lunghi Gallery
