Claudia Cardinale Italian Actress Born 1938 in La Goulette
Claudia Cardinale · film actor and actor · Italian
Known for
Biography
Claudia Cardinale was an Italian actress born on 15 April 1938 in La Goulette. She died on 23 September 2025, aged 87. Audiences know her from The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011) and Un sorriso, uno schiaffo, un bacio in bocca (1976).
The earliest credit on record for Claudia Cardinale is Anneaux d'or (1956). Her filmography here covers 122 films and 4 TV series from 1956 to 2022. She took on roles such as Jill in Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), the Adulteress in Jesus of Nazareth (1977) and Nuria Calzolari in The Silent Mountain (2014). Her last credit during her lifetime is The Island of Forgiveness (2022).
In genre terms, the records list western.
The records list 28 awards won by her. The earliest win listed is Grolla d'oro for Best Leading Actress in 1964 for Bebo's Girl. The list of wins runs up to Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2018.
Filmography
126 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Island of Forgiveness | Film | |
| 2019 | Claudia Cardinale, la créature du secret | Film | |
| 2017 | Mečiar | Film | |
| 2017 | Nobili bugie | Film | |
| 2016 | Belmondo par Belmondo | Film | |
| 2016 | Una gita a Roma | Film | |
| 2015 | All Roads Lead to Rome | Film | |
| 2015 | Twice Upon a Time in the West | Film | |
| 2014 | Effie | Film | |
| 2014 | Les Francis | Film | |
| 2014 | The Silent Mountain | Nuria Calzolari | Film |
| 2013 | Joy de V. | Film | |
| 2012 | Gebo and the Shadow | Film | |
| 2012 | The Artist and the Model | Film | |
| 2011 | Belmondo, itinéraire d'un acteur | Film |
Show all 126 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Father | Film | |
| 2011– | The Story of Film: An Odyssey | TV series | |
| 2010 | A View of Love | Film | |
| 2010 | Il giorno della Shoah | Film | |
| 2010 | Signora Enrica | Film | |
| 2009 | The String | Film | |
| 2008 | Hold-up à l'italienne | Film | |
| 2007 | Cherche fiancé tous frais payés | Film | |
| 2006 | Marcello: A Sweet Life | Film | |
| 2005 | The Demon Stirs | Film | |
| 2002 | And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen | Film | |
| 2000 | Élisabeth - Ils sont tous nos enfants | Film | |
| 1999 | Li chiamarono... briganti! | Film | |
| 1999 | Luchino Visconti | Film | |
| 1999 | My Best Fiend | Film | |
| 1998 | Riches | Film | |
| 1997 | Cannes... les 400 coups | Film | |
| 1997 | Desert of Fire | Film | |
| 1997 | Sous les pieds des femmes | Film | |
| 1997 | Stupor mundi | Film | |
| 1996 | A Summer in La Goulette | Film | |
| 1994 | Elles ne pensent qu'à ça... | Film | |
| 1993 | Son of the Pink Panther | Film | |
| 1992 | 588 rue paradis | Film | |
| 1991 | Mayrig | Film | |
| 1990 | Atto di dolore | Film | |
| 1990 | The Battle of the Three Kings | Film | |
| 1989 | Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre | Film | |
| 1989 | La Révolution française | Yolande de Polastron, la duchesse de Polignac | Film |
| 1988 | Blu elettrico | Film | |
| 1987 | A Man in Love | Film | |
| 1986 | La Storia | Film | |
| 1986– | Naso di cane | TV series | |
| 1985 | Next Summer | Film | |
| 1985 | Woman of Wonders | Film | |
| 1984 | Claretta | Film | |
| 1984 | Henry IV | Film | |
| 1983 | Le Ruffian | Film | |
| 1983– | Princess Daisy | TV series | |
| 1982 | Burden of Dreams | Film | |
| 1982 | Fitzcarraldo | Film | |
| 1982 | The Gift | Film | |
| 1982 | Trail of the Pink Panther | Film | |
| 1981 | The Salamander | Film | |
| 1981 | The Skin | Film | |
| 1980 | Si salvi chi vuole | Film | |
| 1979 | Escape to Athena | Film | |
| 1978 | Corleone | Film | |
| 1978 | Fire's Share | Film | |
| 1978 | L'arma | Film | |
| 1978 | Little Girl in Blue Velvet | Film | |
| 1977 | Goodbye & Amen | Film | |
| 1977 | I Am the Law | Film | |
| 1977 | Jesus of Nazareth | the Adulteress | TV series |
| 1976 | A Common Sense of Modesty | Film | |
| 1976 | Basta che non si sappia in giro | Film | |
| 1976 | Un sorriso, uno schiaffo, un bacio in bocca | Film | |
| 1975 | Libera, My Love | Film | |
| 1975 | Qui comincia l'avventura | Film | |
| 1975 | The Immortal Bachelor | Film | |
| 1974 | Blood Brothers | Film | |
| 1974 | Conversation Piece | Film | |
| 1973 | One Russian Summer | Film | |
| 1972 | La Scoumoune | Film | |
| 1972 | The Audience | Film | |
| 1971 | A Girl in Australia | Film | |
| 1971 | Popsy Pop | Film | |
| 1971 | The Legend of Frenchie King | Film | |
| 1970 | The Adventures of Gerard | Film | |
| 1969 | Diary of a Telephone Operator | Film | |
| 1969 | The Conspirators | Film | |
| 1969 | The Red Tent | Film | |
| 1968 | A Fine Pair | Film | |
| 1968 | Once Upon a Time in the West | Jill | Film |
| 1968 | The Day of the Owl | Film | |
| 1968 | The Hell with Heroes | Film | |
| 1967 | A Rose for Everyone | Film | |
| 1967 | Don't Make Waves | Film | |
| 1966 | Lost Command | Film | |
| 1966 | Sex Quartet | Film | |
| 1966 | The Professionals | Maria | Film |
| 1965 | Blindfold | Film | |
| 1965 | Sandra | Film | |
| 1964 | Circus World | Film | |
| 1964 | Gli indifferenti | Film | |
| 1964 | The Magnificent Cuckold | Film | |
| 1963 | 8½ | Film | |
| 1963 | Bebo's Girl | Film | |
| 1963 | The Leopard | Angelica Sedara / Bertiana | Film |
| 1963 | The Pink Panther | Film | |
| 1962 | Careless | Film | |
| 1962 | Cartouche | Film | |
| 1961 | Auguste | Film | |
| 1961 | Girl with a Suitcase | Film | |
| 1961 | Les Lions sont lâchés | Film | |
| 1961 | The Lovemakers | Film | |
| 1960 | Austerlitz | Pauline Bonaparte | Film |
| 1960 | I Delfini | Film | |
| 1960 | Il bell'Antonio | Film | |
| 1960 | Rocco and His Brothers | Film | |
| 1959 | Fiasco in Milan | Film | |
| 1959 | The Facts of Murder | Film | |
| 1959 | The Magistrate | Film | |
| 1959 | Upstairs and Downstairs | Film | |
| 1959 | Venetian Honeymoon | Film | |
| 1959 | Vento del sud | Film | |
| 1958 | Algérie en flammes | Film | |
| 1958 | Big Deal on Madonna Street | Film | |
| 1958 | Goha | Film | |
| 1958 | Three Strangers in Rome | Film | |
| 1956 | Anneaux d'or | Film |
Awards and nominations
28 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won | |
| 2013 | Honorary Lumière Award | Won | |
| 2011 | Golden Eagle Awards | Won | |
| 2002 | Golden Bear | Won | |
| 2002 | Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won | |
| 2002 | Honorary Golden Bear | Won | |
| 1997 | David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement | Won | |
| 1995 | Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won | |
| 1993 | Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement | Won | |
| 1992 | Grolla d'oro for Lifetime Achievement | Won | |
| 1985 | Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress | Claretta | Won |
| 1965 | Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress | Bebo's Girl | Won |
| 1964 | Grolla d'oro for Best Leading Actress | Bebo's Girl | Won |
| Commander of the Legion of Honour | Won | ||
| Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Won |
Show all 28 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| David di Donatello for Best Actress | The Day of the Owl | Won | |
| Flaiano Prize | Won | ||
| Golden Orange Best Actress Award | Signora Enrica | Won | |
| Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour | Won | ||
| Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won | ||
| Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actress | The Skin | Won | |
| National Order of Merit | Won | ||
| Officer of the Legion of Honour | Won | ||
| Order of Christopher Columbus | Won | ||
| Order of Merit of Portugal | Won | ||
| Order of National Merit | Won | ||
| Ordre des Arts et des Lettres | Won | ||
| Steiger Award | Won |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Franco Cristaldi (1966 to 1975). She had 2 children on record. Education on record includes Experimental Centre of Cinematography.
Claudia Cardinale Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Claudia Cardinale at the time of death?
Claudia Cardinale died on 23 September 2025 at the age of 87. She was born on 15 April 1938.
What is Claudia Cardinale known for?
Claudia Cardinale was known for The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011) and Un sorriso, uno schiaffo, un bacio in bocca (1976).
What is Claudia Cardinale’s nationality?
Claudia Cardinale was Italian, born in La Goulette.
How tall was Claudia Cardinale?
Claudia Cardinale was 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
Who was Claudia Cardinale married to?
Claudia Cardinale’s marriages on record are to Franco Cristaldi (1966 to 1975).
Has Claudia Cardinale won any awards?
Yes. 28 awards are on record, including Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2018).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q107006), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Pierluigi Praturlon (Mondadori Publishers) · Public domain
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