Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Date of Birth | 15/04/1938 |
| Age | 87 years (died on 23, Sep, 2025) |
| Birthplace | La Goulette, Tunis, French protectorate of Tunisia |
| Date of Death | 23/09/2025 |
Latest News about Claudia Cardinale
23/09/2025
Claudia Cardinale, the legendary Italian-Tunisian actress and one of the leading figures of Italian cinema, passed away on September 23, 2025, at the age of 87. Her death marked the end of a remarkable career spanning more than six decades, during which she became an international icon known for her roles in masterpieces of world cinema including Federico Fellini's 8½ and Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Claude Joséphine Rose Cardinale |
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| Nickname | CC |
| Famous Role | 'Claudia' in the film 8½ (1963) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | 1966 |
Family
| Father | Francesco Cardinale (railway worker) |
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| Mother | Yolanda Greco |
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| Spouse | Franco Cristaldi (film producer) |
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Career
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| Last Film | The Island of Forgiveness (2022) as 'Agostina' | ||||||
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Social Media
| Official Website | https://official-claudiacardinale.com/ |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Claudia Cardinale was born to Sicilian parents in Tunis, Tunisia, and was raised speaking French at home. | |
| 2. She is the eldest of four children, having one sister and two brothers. | |
| 3. Her initial role in Italian films was often dubbed due to her accent; it wasn't until her collaboration with Federico Fellini in '8½' that she used her natural voice. | |
| 4. Claudia decided to pursue a career in acting over her initial plan of training as a teacher. | |
| 5. During her teenage years, she gained recognition as 'Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia,' which opened doors to her film career. | |
| 6. Throughout her early career, Claudia faced personal challenges, including a pregnancy during a troubled relationship. | |
| 7. She entered the world of cinema in 1955 at age 17 after winning a beauty contest organized by the Italian film office. | |
| 8. Although of Italian nationality, she did not learn to speak Italian until age twenty when she began acting in films. | |
| 9. She appeared in over 100 films across various languages throughout her career. | |
| 10. She worked with legendary directors including Federico Fellini and Sergio Leone, helping to shape European cinema during the 1960s. |