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Elsa Martinelli

Acting

Born January 30, 1935 · Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

Died July 8, 2017

Also known as Elsa Tia

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Biography

Elsa Martinelli (January 30, 1935 – July 8, 2017) was an Italian fashion model and actress. Known for appearing in both European and American films, her popularity peaked in the 1960s when she was considered a formidable rival to "Hollywood Italian imports" Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida and Claudia Cardinale.

Awards & recognition

  • Silver Bear — Best Actress · 1956

Filmography13 titles

The Trial

1962as Hilda

Hatari!

1962as Anna Maria 'Dallas' D'Allesandro

The 10th Victim

1965as Olga

The Indian Fighter

1955as Onahti

The Belle Starr Story

1968as Belle Starr

The V.I.P.s

1963as Gloria Gritti

If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium

1969as Maria, Woman on Venetian Bridge

Once Upon a Crime...

1992as Carla the Agent

Rampage

1963as Anna

Wild Cats on the Beach

1959as Doriana

Candy

1968as Livia

Maroc 7

1967as Claudia

Madigan's Millions

1968as Vic Shaw