Camille Saviola


Camille Saviola is an Italian-American actress and singer. She has appeared in films, television series, plays and musicals.

Early life

Saviola was born in The Bronx, New York City, New York, the daughter of Mary and Michael Saviola. She grew up near Yankee Stadium and graduated from the High School of Music and Art, then attended college for one year before dropping out to get into acting. Camille became lead singer of the Margo Lewis Explosion rock band in the 1970s and was signed to a disco contract in the late 1970s.

Career

Throughout the next 25 years, Saviola would perform in theater, television, and films. She is best known for her supporting roles as an Italian, Latino or Jewish character. She also appeared as Bajoran religious leader, Kai Opaka, in .
In addition to her performance as Mama Maddelena in Tommy Tune's original Broadway production of "Nine", Broadway audiences have seen her as another Mama; Matron Mama Morton in the revival of "Chicago". She received a CableACE Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a made-for-cable movie for Nightlife.

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