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Alida Valli

1921 – 2006

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Wikipedia Summary

Baroness Alida Maria Laura Altenburger von Marckenstein-Frauenberg, better known by her stage name Alida Valli, or simply Valli, was an Italian actress who appeared in more than 100 films in a 70-year career, spanning from the 1930s to the early 2000s. She was one of the biggest stars of Italian film during the Fascist era, once being called "the most beautiful woman in the world" by Benito Mussolini, and was internationally successful post-World War II.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
May 31, 1921
Pula
Date of death
April 22, 2006
Rome
Citizenship

Italy · Kingdom of Italy

Occupations & fields
singerfilm directoractor
Awards & honours
David di Donatello Award for Lifetime AchievementGamajun International AwardGolden Lion for Lifetime AchievementNastro d'Argento for Best ActressPremio Eleonora DuseGrolla d'oro for Best Leading Actress
Field and occupation
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