Alba Arnova

Alba Arnova was an American actress, best known for her roles in La Gioconda (1958), Loves of Three Queens (1954), and A Lady with Camelias (1953). She was born on March 15, 1930, in Bernal, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and passed away on March 11, 2018, in Rome, Italy.

Personal and Family Life

Alba Arnova, born Alba Filomena Fossati, was married to Gianni Ferrio from January 29, 1956, until his death on October 21, 2013. Throughout her life, she enjoyed a successful acting career and became known for her unique talent and charm on screen.

Career

Alba’s acting career began in the late 1940s and included numerous film and television appearances. She gained fame for her captivating performances in Italian cinema and was recognized for her work in several popular films of her time, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

Death and Legacy

Alba Arnova passed away on March 11, 2018, in Rome, Italy, just a few days before her 88th birthday. Her contributions to cinema, particularly in the 1950s, are remembered fondly, and her performances continue to be celebrated by fans of classic films.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
La strada buia 1950-05-08 Francine
Tototarzan 1950-10-31 Sonia
Addio, mia bella signora! 1953-10-16 Cristina
La dame aux camélias 1953-11-06 Olympe
Miracolo a Milano 1951-02-08 La statua che prende vita
O.K. Nerone 1951-11-20 Dancer
Europa di notte 1959-10-03
L’amante di Paride 1954-12-24 Venere (segment: The Face That Launched a Thousand Ships)
Rosso e nero 1954-10-27 Herself
La Gerusalemme liberata 1957-12-23 Harem Dancer
Una viuda difícil 1957-07-18
Cintura di castità 1950-03-03
Follie d’estate 1963-11-27 la seduttrice
La Gioconda 1953-10-19 Gioconda
Pájaros de cristal 1955-01-31 Vera Baralli
Al diavolo la celebrità 1949-11-18 Elena’s Sister
Tempi nostri – Zibaldone n. 2 1954-03-16 Luisa
Gran varietà 1954-03-13
Cento anni d’amore 1954-02-25 Lucia, Massimo’s Daughter (segment “Amore 1954”)
Amori di mezzo secolo 1954-02-18 Yvonne
Una donna prega 1953-07-22 Lilian Duclos
Altri tempi – Zibaldone n. 1 1952-09-28 Matilde
Finalmente libero 1953-11-19 Simona