Italian movie actresses died in the year 1959
Here are 2 famous actresses from Italy died in 1959:
Lyda Borelli
Lyda Borelli (March 22, 1884 Rivarolo Ligure-June 2, 1959 Rome) was an Italian actor. She had one child, Giorgio Cini Jr..
Lyda Borelli was considered one of the greatest actresses of the Italian silent cinema era. She began her acting career at the age of 14 and quickly gained popularity for her talent and striking looks. She starred in several films directed by her husband, film director Mario Corsi, including "Fior di male" and "Rapsodia Satanica". Borelli's performances were known for their emotional intensity and expressive gestures, and she was often compared to the great actress Sarah Bernhardt. Despite her success, Borelli retired from acting in 1920 at the age of 36. She lived the rest of her life in relative seclusion, but her impact on Italian cinema is still felt today.
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Marcella Albani
Marcella Albani (December 7, 1899 Albano Laziale-May 11, 1959 Wiesbaden) a.k.a. Ida Maranca was an Italian actor.
She began her career as a child actress in Italian cinema during the silent film era, and later became a leading lady in the 1920s and 1930s, appearing in over 50 films. Albani was known for her beauty and glamour, often playing elegant and sophisticated characters. She also had great success on stage, especially in Germany where she appeared in numerous productions in the 1930s. Albani's career was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II, and she settled in Germany where she continued to act in films and on stage. She died in Wiesbaden, Germany at the age of 59.
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