Elena Varzi facts for kids
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Elena Varzi
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Varzi in 1954.
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| Born | 21 December 1926 |
| Died | 1 September 2014 (aged 87) Sperlonga, Latina, Italy
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1950–1954, 1999 |
| Spouse(s) | Raf Vallone (m. 1952-2002; his death) |
| Children | 3 |
Elena Varzi (born 21 December 1926, died 1 September 2014) was an Italian actress. She became famous for her roles in movies, especially those made in Italy during the 1950s.
Early Life and Career
Elena Varzi was born in Rome, Italy. She started her acting career in 1950. Her first movie was It's Forever Springtime. She quickly became known for her talent.
Key Movies and Roles
Elena Varzi starred in several important films. These movies helped her become a well-known actress. Some of her notable films include:
- Path of Hope (1950)
- The Forbidden Christ (1951)
- Rome 11:00 (1952)
- Los ojos dejan huella (1952)
- Human Torpedoes (1954)
She was especially recognized for her parts in films sometimes called "Spaghetti Westerns." These were Western movies made in Italy. After 1954, she mostly stopped acting. However, she made a special appearance in the 1999 movie Toni.
Personal Life
Elena Varzi was married to another famous actor, Raf Vallone. They got married on 26 July 1952. Their marriage lasted until his death on 31 October 2002. Elena and Raf had three children together.
Later Years and Death
Elena Varzi passed away on 1 September 2014. She was 87 years old. She died from a cardiac arrest at her holiday home in Sperlonga, Italy.
