Iphigenie Castiglioni was an American actress known for her roles in The Story of Louis Pasteur, Funny Face, and One Step Beyond. She was born on August 23, 1895, in Mödling, Lower Austria, Austria-Hungary, and passed away on July 30, 1963, in Hollywood, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Iphigenie was born as Iphigenie Buchmann and was described as a “Viennese beauty.” She was married to Leonid Kinskey from August 15, 1947, until her death in 1963, and prior to that, she was married to Camillo Castiglioni, with whom she had one child. Iphigenie moved to New York after being invited by Max Reinhardt to perform in the play “Eternal Road.”
Death and Legacy
Iphigenie Castiglioni died on July 30, 1963, in Hollywood, California. Her work as a brunette stage actress and on-screen portrayals of Italian and Spanish women left a lasting impression in the film industry. She is remembered for her beauty and talent, contributing to the roles of elegant European women.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Valerie | 1957-08-01 | Mrs. Horvat |
| Conquest of Space | 1955-04-20 | Mrs. Heinz Fodor |
| Funny Face | 1957-02-13 | Armande |
| The Comancheros | 1961-12-16 | Josefina (uncredited) |
| The Story of Louis Pasteur | 1936-02-22 | Empress Eugénie |
| Rome Adventure | 1962-04-21 | Contessa |
| Rear Window | 1954-08-01 | Woman with Bird (uncredited) |
| Wild Is the Wind | 1957-12-11 | Party Guest |
| 77 Sunset Strip | 1958-10-10 | |
| The Gallant Men | 1962-10-05 | |
| December Bride | 1954-10-04 | |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Countess d’Auberge |
| One Step Beyond | 1959-01-20 | Countess Ferenzi |
| Have Gun, Will Travel | 1957-09-14 | |
| Adventures in Paradise | 1959-10-05 | Tama |
| Thriller | 1960-09-13 | Madame Roberti |
| The Adventures of Jim Bowie | 1956-09-07 | |
| Dick Powell’s Zane Grey Theatre | 1956-10-05 | Maria Delgado |
| The New Breed | 1961-10-03 | Carla Rossi |
| Dr. Kildare | 1961-09-27 | Mrs. Krolik |
| The Asphalt Jungle | 1961-04-02 |