Rossana Podestà
Actress

Rossana Podestà Net Worth

Rossana Podestà was a Libyan-born actress best known for her roles in Helen of Troy (1956), Hercules (1983) and Ulisse (1954). She was born on June 20, 1934 in Zlitan, Misratah, Libya and was married to Marco Vicario. She passed away on December 10, 2013 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress
Birth Day June 20, 1934
Birth Place  Zlitan, Misratah, Libya, Libya
Age 86 YEARS OLD
Died On 10 December 2013(2013-12-10) (aged 79)\nRome, Italy
Birth Sign Virgo
Occupation Actress
Years active 1950–1985
Spouse(s) Marco Vicario (1953-1976) (divorced) (2 children)
Partner(s) Walter Bonatti (1981-2011) (his death)
Children Stefano Vicario Francesco Vicario

💰 Net worth

Rossana Podestà, a renowned actress born in Libya, is expected to have a net worth ranging between $100,000 and $1 million by 2024. With a successful career in the film industry, she has made a remarkable name for herself through her exceptional talent and dedication. Podestà's work has spanned various genres and mediums, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Her net worth demonstrates the recognition and esteem she has achieved in her profession, reflecting her significant contributions to the art of acting.

Biography/Timeline

1955

Podestà also starred in the movie Ulisse (1955), directed by Mario Camerini, and in the sixties and seventies she acted in some romantic movies, including Paolo il caldo and Il prete sposatowhich lead to a double page of five half naked pictures in the US Playboy of March 1966. Under the headline "Trio Con Brio" featuring European actresses, she appeared alongside Christiane Schmidtmer (from Germany) and Shirley Ann Field (from the UK).

1956

Podestà's most memorable role was as Helen in Helen of Troy, produced by Robert Wise in 1956. She could not speak English so she learned her lines by rote with a voice coach. The movie gave Podestà international exposure, and she performed alongside a young Brigitte Bardot. Thanks to her starring in the Mexican film Rossana, she became very popular in Latin America.

1985

Her last performance was in Secrets Secrets (1985), directed by Giuseppe Bertolucci.

2011

In Italy, she resided in Dubino (Sondrio province). She married and then divorced movie Producer Marco Vicario. She subsequently lived with the famous mountain climber, Explorer and Journalist Walter Bonatti; he died on 13 September 2011. On 11 December 2013, Podestà died in Rome, aged 79.

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