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Pier Angeli Biography

Birth Name:Anna Maria Pierangeli

Birth Place:Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for the 1961 BAFTA Film Award for Best Foreign Actress
  • Won the 1952 Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer
  • In 1951, she won the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists Silver Ribbon Award for Best Actress
  • In 1954, she got married to entertainer Vic Damone
  • Was the twin sister of fellow screen actress Marisa Pavan
  • Got her first film role in an uncredited part in "The Million Dollar Nickel․"
  • Shortly before her death, she was given a part in the film "The Godfather․"

Awards

  • 1951Silver Ribbon-Best Actress (Migliore Attrice Protagonista): winner
  • 1952Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Female: winner
  • 1952Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
  • 1961BAFTA Film Award-Best Foreign Actress: nominated