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Valentina Cortese

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Valentina Cortese (January 1, 1923 - July 10, 2019) was an Italian film actress. The Milan-born actress starred in The House on Telegraph Hill (1951) directed by Robert Wise, and costarring Richard Basehart and William Lundigan

Born: Mon, Jan 01 1923

Birthplace: Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Death: Wed, Jul 10 2019

Valentina Cortese is 96 years old

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Diva!

Valentina Cortese was 94 in Diva!

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 2017

Federico Fellini's Autobiography

Valentina Cortese was 77 in Federico Fellini's Autobiography as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 2000

Sparrow

Valentina Cortese was 71 in Sparrow as 'Madre Superiora'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1994

La Classe américaine

Valentina Cortese was 70 in La Classe américaine as 'The Helicopter Man's Wife (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1993

Buster's Bedroom

Valentina Cortese was 68 in Buster's Bedroom as 'Serafina Tannenbaum'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 09 1991

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Valentina Cortese was 65 in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen as 'Queen Ariadne / Violet'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1988

Facciaffittasi

Valentina Cortese was 65 in Facciaffittasi as 'Gina Grandi'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1988

Via Montenapoleone

Valentina Cortese was 64 in Via Montenapoleone as 'madre di Guido'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1987

Blue Tango

Valentina Cortese was 64 in Blue Tango as 'Rachele Cigno'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 02 1987

When Time Ran Out...

Valentina Cortese was 57 in When Time Ran Out... as 'Rose Valdez'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1980

Ring of Darkness

Valentina Cortese was 56 in Ring of Darkness as 'Elena Merrill'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 29 1979

Tanto va la gatta al lardo...

Valentina Cortese was 55 in Tanto va la gatta al lardo... as 'Wilma/Leonilde Bosco Casagrande'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 23 1978

Widows' Nest

Valentina Cortese was 54 in Widows' Nest as 'Dolores'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1977

Jesus of Nazareth

Valentina Cortese was 54 in Jesus of Nazareth as 'Herodius'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1977

The Big Operator

Valentina Cortese was 53 in The Big Operator as 'Witwe'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1976

Nick the Sting

Valentina Cortese was 53 in Nick the Sting as 'Regina'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 1976

Son tornate a fiorire le rose

Valentina Cortese was 52 in Son tornate a fiorire le rose

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1975

Kidnap Syndicate

Valentina Cortese was 52 in Kidnap Syndicate as 'Grazia Filippini'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 27 1975

Il cav. Costante Nicosia demoniaco, ovvero Dracula in Brianza

Valentina Cortese was 52 in Il cav. Costante Nicosia demoniaco, ovvero Dracula in Brianza as 'Olghina Franchetti'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 1975

The Kiss of Death

Valentina Cortese was 51 in The Kiss of Death as 'Elizabeth Blixen'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 1974

Tender Dracula

Valentina Cortese was 51 in Tender Dracula

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1974

Amore mio non farmi male

Valentina Cortese was 51 in Amore mio non farmi male

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1974

Appassionata

Valentina Cortese was 51 in Appassionata as 'Elisa Rutelli'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1974

Day for Night

Valentina Cortese was 50 in Day for Night as 'Severine'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1973

The Assassination of Trotsky

Valentina Cortese was 49 in The Assassination of Trotsky as 'Natalia Trotsky'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 1972

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

Valentina Cortese was 49 in Brother Sun, Sister Moon as 'Pica Di Bernardone'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1972

Chronicle of a Homicide

Valentina Cortese was 49 in Chronicle of a Homicide as 'Luisa Sola'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1972

The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire

Valentina Cortese was 48 in The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire as 'Madame Sobieski'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 24 1971

The Boat on the Grass

Valentina Cortese was 48 in The Boat on the Grass as 'Catherine'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1971

The Love Mates

Valentina Cortese was 47 in The Love Mates as 'Eva'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1970

First Love

Valentina Cortese was 47 in First Love as 'Mutter'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1970

Give Her the Moon

Valentina Cortese was 47 in Give Her the Moon as 'Madeleine de Lépine'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 25 1970

The Secret of Santa Vittoria

Valentina Cortese was 47 in The Secret of Santa Vittoria as 'Gabriella (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1970

Oh, Grandmother's Dead

Valentina Cortese was 46 in Oh, Grandmother's Dead as 'Ornella'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1969

Listen, Let's Make Love

Valentina Cortese was 45 in Listen, Let's Make Love as 'Lallo's Mother'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1968

The Legend of Lylah Clare

Valentina Cortese was 45 in The Legend of Lylah Clare as 'Countess Bozo Bedoni'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1968

Black Sun

Valentina Cortese was 43 in Black Sun as 'Maria'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1966

Juliet of the Spirits

Valentina Cortese was 42 in Juliet of the Spirits as 'Valentina'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1965

Antonioni: Documents and Testimonials

Valentina Cortese was 42 in Antonioni: Documents and Testimonials as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 12 1965

The Possessed

Valentina Cortese was 42 in The Possessed as 'Irma'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 24 1965

Reporter’s Diary: 'Zoom on Fellini'

Valentina Cortese was 42 in Reporter’s Diary: 'Zoom on Fellini' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965

The Visit

Valentina Cortese was 41 in The Visit as 'Mathilda Miller'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 06 1964

The Girl Who Knew Too Much

Valentina Cortese was 40 in The Girl Who Knew Too Much as 'Laura Craven-Torrani'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 10 1963

Story of San Michele

Valentina Cortese was 39 in Story of San Michele as 'Eleonora Duse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1962

Barabbas

Valentina Cortese was 38 in Barabbas as 'Julia'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1961

Square of Violence

Valentina Cortese was 38 in Square of Violence as 'Erica Bernardi'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961

Love and Troubles

Valentina Cortese was 35 in Love and Troubles as 'Marisa'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1958

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel

Valentina Cortese was 34 in Kean: Genius or Scoundrel as 'Fanny'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 04 1957

The Rocket from Calabuch

Valentina Cortese was 33 in The Rocket from Calabuch as 'Eloísa, la maestra de escuela'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1956

Le Amiche

Valentina Cortese was 32 in Le Amiche as 'Nene'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1955

Il Conte Aquila

Valentina Cortese was 32 in Il Conte Aquila as 'Teresa Casati'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1955

Adriana Lecouvreur

Valentina Cortese was 32 in Adriana Lecouvreur as 'Adriana Lecouvreur'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 11 1955

Magic Fire

Valentina Cortese was 32 in Magic Fire as 'Mathilde Wesendonk'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 30 1955

The Barefoot Contessa

Valentina Cortese was 31 in The Barefoot Contessa as 'Eleanora Torlato-Favrini'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1954

Jailbirds

Valentina Cortese was 31 in Jailbirds as 'Luprandi's wife'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 18 1954

Il matrimonio

Valentina Cortese was 31 in Il matrimonio

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1954

Angels of Darkness

Valentina Cortese was 31 in Angels of Darkness as 'Vally'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1954

Lulù

Valentina Cortese was 30 in Lulù

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1953

La passeggiata

Valentina Cortese was 30 in La passeggiata as 'Lisa'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 27 1953

Secret People

Valentina Cortese was 29 in Secret People as 'Maria Brentano / Brent / Lena Collins'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 1952

The House on Telegraph Hill

Valentina Cortese was 28 in The House on Telegraph Hill as 'Victoria Kowelska'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 12 1951

Shadow of the Eagle

Valentina Cortese was 27 in Shadow of the Eagle as 'Elizabeth, Princess Tarakanova'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 11 1950

Malaya

Valentina Cortese was 26 in Malaya as 'Luana'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 1949

Thieves' Highway

Valentina Cortese was 26 in Thieves' Highway as 'Rica'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 1949

Black Magic

Valentina Cortese was 26 in Black Magic as 'Zoraida'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1949

The Glass Mountain

Valentina Cortese was 26 in The Glass Mountain as 'Alida Morrosini'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1949

Crossroads of Passion

Valentina Cortese was 25 in Crossroads of Passion as 'Maria Pilar'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 1948

L'ebreo errante

Valentina Cortese was 25 in L'ebreo errante as 'Ester'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 24 1948

Les Misérables - Storm Over Paris

Valentina Cortese was 25 in Les Misérables - Storm Over Paris as 'Cosetta'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 21 1948

Les Misérables

Valentina Cortese was 25 in Les Misérables as 'Fantine'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 1948

Il corriere del re

Valentina Cortese was 24 in Il corriere del re

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1947

Il passatore

Valentina Cortese was 24 in Il passatore as 'Barbara'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 1947

Rome: Free City

Valentina Cortese was 23 in Rome: Free City as 'La ragazza'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 1946

Un americano in vacanza

Valentina Cortese was 23 in Un americano in vacanza as 'Maria'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1946

Chi l'ha visto?

Valentina Cortese was 22 in Chi l'ha visto? as 'Luisella'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1945

No One Comes Back

Valentina Cortese was 22 in No One Comes Back as 'Valentina'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 05 1945

4 girls dream

Valentina Cortese was 20 in 4 girls dream

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 1943

Giorni felici

Valentina Cortese was 20 in Giorni felici as 'Marianna'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943

Quarta pagina

Valentina Cortese was 19 in Quarta pagina as 'Valentina'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1942

Soltanto un bacio

Valentina Cortese was 19 in Soltanto un bacio as 'Maria Renda / Luisa Renda'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 14 1942

La regina di Navarra

Valentina Cortese was 19 in La regina di Navarra

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 30 1942

The Jester's Supper

Valentina Cortese was 19 in The Jester's Supper as 'Lisabetta'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1942

Girl of the Golden West

Valentina Cortese was 19 in Girl of the Golden West as 'Madge'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 1942

Orizzonte di sangue

Valentina Cortese was 19 in Orizzonte di sangue

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1942

Primo amore

Valentina Cortese was 18 in Primo amore as 'Nerina Redi'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1941

Il bravo di Venezia

Valentina Cortese was 18 in Il bravo di Venezia as 'Alina'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 17 1941

L'attore scomparso

Valentina Cortese was 18 in L'attore scomparso

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 02 1941

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

I promessi sposi

Valentina Cortese was 66+ in I promessi sposi as 'Donna Prassede'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1989

Jesus of Nazareth

Valentina Cortese was 54+ in Jesus of Nazareth as 'Herodias'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1977

Il killer

Valentina Cortese was 46+ in Il killer

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 17 1969

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Valentina Cortese was 28+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Dr. Bruni'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951

Lux Video Theatre

Valentina Cortese was 27+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Emilie Gallatin'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950