Acting

Elsa Martinelli

1935-2017

Known for The Trial, Hatari!, The 10th Victim.

5 linked movie credits shown

Born01/30/1935

Died07/08/2017

AgeDied at 82

BirthplaceGrosseto, Tuscany, Italy

DepartmentActing

Also known asElsa Tia

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.