Broadway and Screen Actor Camille Saviola Dies at Age 71
Saviola was best known for her roles in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, as well as on Broadway in Chicago and Nine.
By: Stephi Wild Oct. 29, 2021
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Camille Saviola has died at age 71.
Saviola was a Broadway actor who appeared in Chicago as Matron Mama Morton from June-December 2003. She made her Broadway debut in Nine in 1982, playing the role of Mama Maddelena, and understudying the role of Saraghina.
Graduating from the High School of Music and Art, Saviola became lead singer of the Margo Lewis Explosion rock band in the 1970s and was signed to a disco contract in the late 1970s.
In addition to her stage work, Saviola appeared in many films and television series from 1984-2015, including The Purple Rose of Cairo, Remington Steele, Last Exit to Brooklyn, Betsy's Wedding, The Heights, Friends, Addams Family Values, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Sunset Park, Saving Grace, and many more.
She received a CableACE Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a made-for-cable movie for Nightlife.
Broadway stars are responding to her passing. See a sampling of some social media posts below:
What a presence this woman was! My heart is heavy. My love to Camille's family and family of friends throughout the industry. She will be missed. 😔 #CamilleSaviola https://t.co/fzhPiFzwa7
- Wilson Cruz (@wcruz73) October 29, 2021
Camille Saviola.... How could you leave us like this? She was a friend for 40 years who could always be counted on for a laugh, a shoulder or a kick I. The ass. The Italian Godmother of Soul! Farewell. pic.twitter.com/hCU4ZloIOy
- Harvey Fierstein (@HarveyFierstein) October 29, 2021
Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy
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