Isabella Rossellini

Actress, Farmer, Filmmaker, Writer

Italian Rome, Italy

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Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Farmer, Filmmaker, Writer
NationalityItalian
Date of Birth18/06/1952
Age74 years
BirthplaceRome, Italy

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameIsabella Fiorella Elettra Giovanna Rossellini
NicknameIsa

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorMoss Green
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • New York University
  • Hunter College, New York
Educational Background
  • Bachelor in Art and Environmental Studies (New York University)
  • Master in Animal Behavior and Conservation (Hunter College, New York)

Personal Life

Marital StatusDivorced
HobbiesFarming
ReligionChristianity

Relationships & More

Affairs/Boyfriends
  • David Lynch (Filmmaker) (Deceased) (1986-1991)
  • Gary Oldman (Actor (1994-1996)
Marriage Date
  • 1979 (Martin Scorsese)
  • 1983 (Jon Wiedemann)

Family

FatherRoberto Rossellini (Filmmaker) (Deceased)
MotherIngrid Bergman (Actress) (Deceased)
Siblings
  • Robertino Ingmar Rossellini
  • Isotta Ingrid Rossellini (Professor of Italian Literature)
  • Pia Lindström (TV Journalist)
  • Romano (deceased)
  • Renzo
  • Gil
  • Raffaella
Spouse
  • Martin Scorsese (Filmmaker) (1979-1982)
  • Jon Wiedemann (Designer) (1983-1986)
Children
  • Roberto (Adopted)
  • Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann (Food editor, writer, model)

Career

DebutIsabella made her film debut in 'A Matter of Time' (1976) portraying a Nun.
Awards and Honors
  • Best Female Lead Award at the Independent Spirit Awards for 'Blue Velvet' (1986)
  • Best Supporting Actress at Saturn Awards for 'Death Becomes Her' (1993)
  • The George Eastman Award (1997)
  • Honourable Mention at the 48th Berlin International Film Festival for 'Left Luggage' (1998)
  • Berlinale Camera at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival (2013)
  • European Achievement in World Cinema at the European Film Awards (2024) for 'Conclave'
  • Various Best Ensemble and Supporting Actress awards from several film critics associations.
  • Nominated for Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, British Academy Film Award, and Primetime Emmy Award
  • Golden Globe Award nomination for the HBO film 'Crime of the Century' (1996)
  • Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for 'Chicago Hope' (1997)
  • Nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Conclave' (2025)

Favourites

FoodPasta
Actor(s)
  • Buster Keaton
  • Charlie Chaplin
Film(s)
  • Notorious (1946)
  • La prise de pouvoir par Louis XIV (1966)
  • The Flowers of St. Francis (1950)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/isabellarossellini/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/IsabellaRossellini
Twitterhttps://x.com/IsaRossellini

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Isabella Rossellini comes from a family with mixed heritage, her mother Swedish and German, and her father Italian.
2. She faced significant health challenges during childhood, including appendicitis surgery and treatment for scoliosis.
3. Raised in a financially unstable environment, her father's risky filmmaking often led to financial difficulties.
4. Isabella began her modelling career at age 28 after being discovered by renowned photographers.
5. She has a deep passion for animals and conservation, initiating various environmental projects later in her career.
6. She was once deemed 'too old' by Lancôme, which led to her removal from the brand at the age of 43.
7. In 2013, she founded Mama Farm, a 28-acre farm in Long Island, New York, where she raises poultry, sheep, goats, and produces eggs, wool, and honey.
8. In 2016, at age 63, she was rehired by Lancôme as a global brand ambassador.
9. She portrayed Simone Beck in the HBO series 'Julia' (2022).
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