María Mercader was an American actress who is best known for The House of Smiles, The Mysterious Rider, and Savannah Bay. She was born on March 6, 1918, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, and passed away on January 26, 2011, in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Personal and Family Life
María Mercader was married to famous Italian director Vittorio De Sica from April 6, 1968, until his death on November 13, 1974. The couple had two children, including actor Christian De Sica and musician Manuel De Sica. She was also a grandmother to Andrea and Brando De Sica.
Death and Legacy
María Mercader died on January 26, 2011, in Rome, Italy. Her work in cinema leaves a lasting legacy, with memorable performances that have contributed significantly to film history. Besides her professional achievements, she is cherished for her family connections, particularly as the mother of Christian De Sica.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| La forza bruta | 1941-01-23 | Nell |
| La casa del sorriso | 1991-03-01 | Elvira |
| I nostri sogni | 1943-09-27 | Matilde Moscapelli |
| Il cavaliere misterioso | 1948-11-01 | Elisabetta |
| Un garibaldino al convento | 1942-03-10 | Mariella Dominiani |
| Buongiorno, elefante! | 1952-02-23 | Mario Caretti |
| Nessuno torna indietro | 1945-01-05 | Vinca |
| Il treno crociato | 1943-04-08 | |
| Se io fossi onesto | 1942-02-12 | Clara |
| Il canto della vita | 1945-12-15 | Maria |
| Il re si diverte | 1941-04-01 | Gilda |
| La porta del cielo | 1945-02-16 | Maria (as Maria Mercader) |
| Il prigioniero di Santa Cruz | 1941-03-02 | Carmela (as Maria Mercader) |
| Due cuori sotto sequestro | 1941-09-05 | La studentessa |
| L’uomo venuto dal mare | 1942-02-03 | La fidanzata del marinaio |
| Il conte Max | 1991-09-26 | Madre di Pierre |
| Al lupo, al lupo | 1992-12-18 | Presentatrice Premiazione |
| Musica proibita | 1942-10-22 | Claretta Melzi |
| La vita è bella | 1943-05-26 | Nadina |
| La gerla di papà Martin | 1940-06-07 | Giorgina |
| Madrid de mis sueños | 1942-11-23 | Consuelo Aguilera |
| Brivido | 1941-10-12 | Cristina Palffy |
| Cuore | 1948-03-10 | Clotilde Serra |
| Finalmente soli | 1942-03-17 | Angela |
| L’attore scomparso | 1941-06-02 | L’attrice ingenua |
| L’Étrange Nuit de Noël | 1939-08-17 | Conchita |
| Il segreto inviolabile | 1939-01-01 | Virginia |
| Giovannino | 1976-05-04 | Giovannino’s Mother |
| Una famiglia impossibile | 1940-12-01 | Edvige |
| Natale al campo 119 | 1947-12-22 | Fiammetta |