Eliana Grimaldi was an Italian actress who is best known for her roles in Ursus and The Sword of El Cid. She was born in 1940 in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and passed away in 1962.
Personal and Family Life
Eliana was born as Ileana Grimaldi and had a family background that is not widely documented. Information about her personal life and family remains scarce, but her passion for acting helped her carve out a niche in the film industry during the early 1960s.
Career
She began her acting career in the early 1960s and gained recognition for her performances in Italian films. Eliana is particularly remembered for her presence in the film Ursus, where she played the character Fillis, and for her role in Arrivano i titani, which further showcased her talent.
Death and Legacy
Eliana Grimaldi died on September 17, 1962, in Rome, Lazio, Italy, due to suicide by gas. Her untimely death at a young age left a mark on the film community, and she is remembered for her contributions to Italian cinema during her brief career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ursus | 1961-09-12 | Fillis |
| Arrivano i titani | 1962-05-04 |