Femi Benussi

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Characters played by Femi Benussi

Lucia Cerrazini — Strip Nude for Your Killer (1975)

A model at the agency who is forced into sexual submission by owner Gisella to keep her job. After Gisella leaves following a fight, Lucia is attacked and killed by the stranger in racing leathers.

Sybil — The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance (1977)

Sybil is one of the theater performers whose company dissolves after its final performance. She travels with Evelyn, Cora, Rosalind, and Samuel to Count Richard Marnack’s isolated castle, where the women’s provocative behavior and mockery of Samuel contribute to the resentment and suspicion surrounding the later murders.

Marsha — Erotic Passion (1981)

Della's aunt and guardian who harbors sexual tensions with her husband's doctor; becomes the target of a contract murder plot.

Dizzy Blonde — The Killer Must Kill Again (1975)

The Dizzy Blonde is a stranded woman whom Luca encounters after leaving Laura at the rundown villa to find supplies. Luca picks her up when her car breaks down, and the two become intimate in the back of his car. After they return to the villa, the Killer knocks out Luca and stabs her to death.

Roberta — A suon di lupara (1967)

Roberta is Lucienne's sister and Claudio's sister-in-law. She returns to their home with her lover Richard to ask for money. After Richard takes advantage of a moment of weakness, Roberta discovers that she is pregnant, a revelation that prompts Claudio to ask Lucienne not to let the child be born to protect the family's honor.

Rubia — Last of the Badmen (1967)

Rubia is a servant girl who lets Kitosch and Tracy into Don Jaime's home during their robbery. She wants Kitosch to seek Don Jaime's forgiveness and marry her, but Kitosch says he will take her away with him. When she enters and tries to stop Kitosch from beating Don Jaime, Tracy shoots her.

Yasmin — Samoa, Queen of the Jungle (1968)

Yasmin is the woman who shows members of the expedition a cave filled with diamonds. The stones are sacred to the villagers, so revealing their location leads into the conflict over whether the treasure should be taken. Her discovery changes the expedition's search into a struggle over the diamonds.

Annie, the Cover Girl — Bloody Pit of Horror (1965)

Annie is one of the young models accompanying Rick and the photography party to the castle for the horror photonovel shoot. Alongside Daniel Parks, Edith, Dermott, and the other models, she becomes involved in the forbidden dungeon visit and is eventually killed by Travis Anderson.

Nana — The Italian Connection (1972)

Character involved in the social or criminal circles of The Italian Connection.

Tarzana — Tarzana: The Wild Woman (1969)

Tarzana is a white woman chosen as queen by a Kenyan tribe and believed to be a missing family heir after a childhood plane crash. Glen Shipper and Doris travel to find her and return her to civilization, while her cousin seeks to eliminate her.

Mirella / Teacher — Perverted Adolescence (1974)

Mirella is a mature mathematics teacher who is transferred from Rome to Perugia after disagreements. She befriends fellow teacher Elisa and becomes fixated on her student Alain, inviting him and other students to a party. After she sleeps with Alain, her jealousy and possessiveness strain their relationship.

Clarissa — The Countess Died of Laughter (1973)

Convent nun involved in the inheritance mystery and social dynamics.

Career Overview

Femi Benussi has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Frau Wirtin Filmreihe with 1 titles. Signature works include Black Maid, The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance, What a Doctor, Guys!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
73
Birth Date
1945-03-04
Birth Place
Rovigno, Istria, Italy [now Rovinj, Istria, Croatia]

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q274829), public domain (CC0).