Valeria Valeri (born Valeria Tulli; 8 December 1921 – 11 June 2019) was an Italian actress whose career spanned theatre, cinema, television and voice work. She was born and raised in Rome, and became known for a combination of theatrical refinement and screen versatility. Over many decades she built a reputation as a reliable character performer and a distinctive dubbing artist.

Career and artistic profile

Valeri began her professional life on the stage, where dramatic technique and clear vocal delivery were central to her craft. She moved fluidly between comic and dramatic parts, appearing in plays that ranged from modern Italian writing to classics adapted for contemporary audiences. Her voice, noted for clarity and expressiveness, also led to regular work in Italian dubbing and radio drama; she contributed to the adaptation of foreign films and programs for Italian audiences and is remembered for that part of her career as well (dubbing).

Selected screen work

  • Adriana Lecouvreur (1955) — a film adaptation in which Valeri took a supporting part.
  • Lo scippo (1965) — a mid‑century feature illustrating her range.
  • Seasons of Our Love (1966) — one of several postwar films in which she appeared.
  • Catherine and I (1980) — a later film credit among many.
  • Television: she later appeared in long‑running Italian series including Un medico in famiglia, bringing her stage experience to serial drama.

Although best known to some viewers for particular films or TV roles, much of Valeri’s reputation rests on steady stage work and the quality of her vocal performances. Colleagues commended her professionalism, timing and ability to support both young and established co‑actors.

Valeria Valeri continued to work into advanced age, maintaining a presence in public performance and media appearances. She died in Rome on 11 June 2019 at the age of 97. Her death prompted tributes from theatre companies, broadcasters and cultural commentators who recalled her long contribution to Italian performing arts and the generations of actors she influenced.