Sultry leading lady whose entree into films came when Kirk Douglas noticed her photograph in a magazine in 1955. Daughter Cristiana Mancinelli (born 1956) has also appeared in some films.
Family
DAUGHTER: Cristiana Mancinelli. Actor. Born 1956.
Companion
HUSBAND: Count Franco Mancinelli.
HUSBAND: Willy Rizzo. Designer. Second husband.
Milestone
After high school became successful model, working in London, Paris, New York, etc.
1955: To Hollywood under contract to Kirk Douglas (after he spotted her photo in a magazine)
1955: Film acting debut in "The Indian Fighter"
After leaving films in 1976, set up fashion business
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