Cinzia Leone

Cinzia Leone
Cinzia Leone in 2008
Born	(1959-03-04) 4 March 1959 (age 58) Rome, Italy
Occupation	Actress

Cinzia Leone (born 4 March 1959) is an Italian actress and comedian.

Born in Rome, Leone began working in the theater since 1981, but became popular thanks to the participation to several variety shows of good success broadcast by Raitre (La TV delle ragazze, Scusate l’interruzione, Avanzi, Tunnel). She is also active in films, mainly used for short but often effective character roles.

In 1991 Leone suffered a congenital aneurysm of the basilar artery, undergoing a complicated surgery in Phoenix, Arizona which had a mortality rate of 80%. She was paralyzed on the left side of the body but was able to recover completely. She eventually went back to work after a long absence.