Stefania Sandrelli was born on June 5, 1946, in Viareggio, Tuscany, Italy.

Film Career. Stefania Sandrelli is an Italian actress, famous for her long career in Italian cinema. She made her debut in the world of cinema at a young age and appeared in a wide range of Italian films, becoming an icon of Italian cinema in the 1960s and 1970s.

Iconic Roles. Sandrelli is known for her roles in films like "Divorce Italian Style" (1961), directed by Pietro Germi, in which she starred alongside Marcello Mastroianni, and "The Conformist" (1970), directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. Her talent and beauty made her one of the most beloved and recognizable actresses in Italian cinema.

Awards and Recognitions. Throughout her career, Stefania Sandrelli has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the David di Donatello and the Silver Ribbon, for her outstanding film performances.

Career. Sandrelli has continued to act in films, television, and theater for many decades, showcasing her versatility as an actress. She has worked with some of the greatest Italian and international directors.

Personal Life. Stefania Sandrelli was married to the singer and actor Gino Paoli from 1967 to 1971. They have a daughter, Amanda Sandrelli, who is also an actress.

Filmography

Il Federale (The Fascist) (1961)

• Director: Luciano Salce
• Genre: Comedy
• Plot: A faithful fascist is tasked with bringing an anti-fascist professor to Rome during World War II.

Divorzio all'Italiana (Divorce Italian Style) (1961)

• Director: Pietro Germi
• Genre: Comedy, Drama
• Plot: A Sicilian baron plots to kill his dull husband to marry his young cousin.

Il Fornaretto di Venezia (1963)

• Director: Duccio Tessari
• Genre: Drama, Historical
• Plot: A young baker is unjustly accused of murder in 16th century Venice.

La Bella di Lodi (1963)

• Director: Mario Missiroli
• Genre: Comedy
• Plot: A love story between a young peasant and a city girl.

Sedotta e Abbandonata (Seduced and Abandoned) (1964)

• Director: Pietro Germi
• Genre: Comedy, Drama
• Plot: A girl is seduced and abandoned, leading her family to seek revenge.

Il Conformista (The Conformist) (1970)

• Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
• Genre: Drama
• Plot: A man seeking normality in fascist society becomes a political assassin.

1900 (1976)

• Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
• Genre: Drama, Historical
• Plot: An epic story of two friends over several decades in Italian history.

La Chiave (The Key) (1983)

• Director: Tinto Brass
• Genre: Drama, Erotic
• Plot: An older man uses a key to unlock his wife's secret desires.

Stealing Beauty (1996)

• Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
• Genre: Drama, Romance
• Plot: A young woman visits the Tuscan countryside to discover who her father is.

Il Giorno In Più (One Day More) (2011)

• Director: Massimo Venier
• Genre: Comedy, Romance
• Plot: A man and a woman meet by chance and spend a day together.