Dubbed in Rome

  Jodean Russo (1932-2010) was a talented and versatile actress who worked extensively in American stage, film and television for several decades. Fans of American 1970s television may recognize her as she appeared in quite a few high-profile shows during that era, but not many are aware that she was also a big player on the Roman dubbing scene. From 1961 to 1967, Jodean was living in Rome, and during that time, she established herself as one of the top actresses in English dubbing. If you are into peplum, western and Eurospy films, you have probably heard her voice hundreds of times – without knowing it was her. For a sampling of some of Jodean’s memorable dubbing performances, just check out the video below:         Born as Jodean Rowan Busby on November 12, 1932, in Grass Valley, California, she was raised in Napa and started her acting career after moving to Southern California at the age of 18. She received her theater and film training at Pasadena Play...