Claudia Cardinale

Italian actress with notable film roles

Claudia Cardinale - Italian actress with notable film roles
Born

April 15th, 1938
87 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Italy

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Born in Tunisia, this Italian actress gained prominence in the 1960s and 1970s with roles in classic films. Notable works include performances in 'The Leopard,' directed by Luchino Visconti, and 'Once Upon a Time in the West,' directed by Sergio Leone. Over her career, she collaborated with several renowned filmmakers and worked across various film genres, earning recognition for her contributions to cinema.

Starred in 'The Leopard'

Appeared in 'Once Upon a Time in the West'

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