Rossana Podestà

Rossana Podestà was an actress known for her role as Helen in Helen of Troy, where she gained international exposure and performed alongside Brigitte Bardot.

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Profession :

Director | Movie Actress

Birthday :

June 20, 1934

Death Date:

December 10, 2013

Age :

79

Rossana Podestà  was an Italian actress renowned for her portrayal of Helen in the 1956 film “Helen of Troy.” This role brought her international recognition and allowed her to perform alongside a young Brigitte Bardot. Interestingly, Podestà  learned her lines by rote with a voice coach, as she could not speak English. She also starred in other films such as “Ulysses,” “Le ragazze di San Frediano,” and “Hercules,” earning various awards, including the San Sebastian International Film Festival Award for Best Actress. Besides her acting career, Podestà  was a skilled painter, showcasing her works in a 1990 Rome exhibition. She passed away in December 2013.