Elsa Martinelli

Born

1935-01-30

Died

2017-07-08

Birthplace

Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

Biography

Elsa Martinelli (January 30, 1935 – July 8, 2017) was an Italian fashion model and actress. Known for appearing in both European and American films, her popularity peaked in the 1960s when she was considered a formidable rival to "Hollywood Italian imports" Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida and Claudia Cardinale.