Isabella Andreini, Italian actress (born 1562)

Isabella Andreini

Italian actress and writer (1562–1604)

Isabella Andreini, also known as Isabella Da Padova, was an Italian actress and writer. Andreini was a member of the Compagnia dei Comici Gelosi, a touring theatre company that performed in Italy and France. The role of Isabella of the commedia dell'arte was named after her.