Lizalotta Valesca was an American actress best known for her role in This Island Earth. She was born as Ragnhild Nyholm on October 7, 1902, in Finland and later relocated to the United States.
Personal and Family Life
Valesca was raised in Finland, where her first language was Swedish. She struggled with Finnish and often chose to speak English in interviews. She married and had two children, and throughout her life, she was involved in various activities in the fashion and entertainment sectors.
Career
After moving to California during World War II, Valesca worked as a model and appeared as an uncredited extra in film and television. Her notable performance was as Dr. Marie Pitchner in This Island Earth, where she had a singular line in Finnish. In 1961, she published a book titled More Than Beauty…, which discussed health, beauty, and sexuality, gaining her popularity as a lecturer on these topics.
Death and Legacy
Lizalotta Valesca passed away on October 9, 1994, in New York, USA, under undisclosed circumstances. She left a mark as the first Miss Finland and contributed significantly to discussions around health and beauty in her later career.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | This Island Earth | Dr. Marie Pitchner (uncredited) |