Maria Meneghini Callas Greek Actress Known for Medea
Maria Meneghini Callas · opera singer and actor · Greek
Biography
Maria Meneghini Callas was a Greek actress from New York City. She died on 16 September 1977 at the age of 53. Medea (1969) and Mona Lisa (1968) are among the titles in her filmography.
Early life
She attended George Washington Educational Campus and Athens Conservatoire.
Career
In total, 3 films and one TV series are listed from 1968 to 2017. Maria Meneghini Callas had released 2 albums on record, including La sonnambula (1977). Genres on record for her include opera. EMI is listed as her label.
Recognition
She won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. Maria Meneghini Callas also received the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. In all, Maria Meneghini Callas won 3 awards.
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Giovanni Battista Meneghini (1949 to 1959).
Filmography
4 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Maria by Callas | Film | |
| 1982– | The Life of Verdi | TV series | |
| 1969 | Medea | Medea | Film |
| 1968 | Mona Lisa | Film |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Discography
2 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | La sonnambula | Album |
| 1953 | Tosca | Album |
Maria Meneghini Callas Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Maria Meneghini Callas at the time of death?
Maria Meneghini Callas died on 16 September 1977 at the age of 53. She was born on 2 December 1923.
What is Maria Meneghini Callas’s nationality?
Maria Meneghini Callas was Greek, born in New York City.
Who was Maria Meneghini Callas married to?
Maria Meneghini Callas’s marriages on record are to Giovanni Battista Meneghini (1949 to 1959).
Has Maria Meneghini Callas won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2007).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q128297), accessed October 2026
- Photo: CBS Television · Public domain
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