Which American playwright wrote a role specifically for Anna Magnani?
Arthur Miller
Eugene O'Neill
Neil Simon
Tennessee Williams
Answer
Tennessee Williams wrote the role of Serafina delle Rose in his 1959 play The Rose Tattoo specifically for the Italian actress Anna Magnani. The role was a departure for Magnani, who was known for her fiery, passionate performances. In The Rose Tattoo, Magnani plays a Sicilian widow who is struggling to rebuild her life after the death of her husband.
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