Cortese, Valentina
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| Birthname | Cortesa, Valentina | ||
| born on | 1 January 1923 at 17:30 (= 5:30 PM ) | ||
| Place | Milan, Italy, 45n28, 9e12 | ||
| Timezone | MET h1e (is standard time) | ||
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| Astrology data |   10°15'   22°45 Asc. 19°38'
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Biography
Italian actress who starred in over 40 U.S. and international films in her career. Starting in Italy from the age of 15, she advanced from bits to lead roles in wartime comedies and dramas. After starring in the British-Italian film, "The Glass Mountain" in 1948, she was invited to Hollywood, where she played lead roles, spelling her name Cortesa. After a few years she returned to Europe and appeared in Italian and international productions. Cortesa was nominated for an academy award for her portrayal of a fading film star in "Day for Night" released in 1973 and she won the Best Supporting Actress award from the New York Film Critics. In 1990, she received an honorary degree for entertainment from the University of Rome.
Cortese was once married to Richard Basehart; they divorced in 1970.
Relationships
- spouse relationship with Basehart, Richard (born 31 August 1914)
Source Notes
Bordoni quotes B.C.
Categories
- Vocation : Entertainment : Actor/ Actress
- Family : Relationship : Mate - Noted (Richard Basehart)
- Notable : Book Collection : Profiles Of Women
- Vocation : Entertainment : Child performer (Debut at 15)
