María Isbert facts for kids

María Vicenta Ysbert Soriano (born April 21, 1917 – died April 25, 2011) was a famous Spanish actress. She was better known as María Isbert. María acted in over 250 Spanish movies during her long career.

She worked with many important Spanish film directors. These included Luis García Berlanga and Luis Buñuel. María Isbert was very busy from the 1960s to the 1980s. She acted in films, on television, and in plays.

Early Life and Family

María Isbert was born in Madrid, Spain. Her birthday was April 21, 1917. Her father was Pepe Isbert, who was also a very popular Spanish actor. He starred in famous movies like Welcome Mr. Marshall!. María Isbert had seven children. One of her children, Tony Isbert, also became an actor.

Awards and Recognition

María Isbert received many awards for her acting. In 1987, she won the Silver Bellas Artes Medal. This was a special honor for her work. In 2008, she was named an Honorary Academic. This means she was recognized by the Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España. This academy is very important for Spanish movies.

Later Years and Legacy

María Isbert passed away on April 25, 2011. She was 94 years old. She died at the Villarrobledo Hospital in Villarrobledo, Spain. A special event was held to remember her. It took place at the Teatro Circo in Albacete. María Isbert is remembered for her amazing acting career. She left a big mark on Spanish cinema.

Movies She Starred In

Here are some of the movies María Isbert acted in:

• Life Begins at Midnight (1944)
• The Road to Babel (1945)
• The Princess of the Ursines (1947)
• Lola Leaves for the Ports (1947)
• The Party Goes On (1948)
• Just Any Woman (1949)
• Currito of the Cross (1949)
• La trinca del aire (1951)
• The Song of Sister Maria (1952)
• We Thieves Are Honourable (1956)
• College Boarding House (1959)
• Queen of The Chantecler (1962)

See also

In Spanish: María Isbert para niños