Isabella Rossellini is a well-known Italian-American actress, author, and philanthropist. She was born on on June 18, 1952.
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Isabella Rossellini was born in Rome, Italy on June 18, 1952. Her full name is Isabella Fiorella Elettra Giovanna Rossellini, and she is of Italian and American descent. She is 71 years old and was born under the sign of Gemini. Meanwhile, she practices Christianity and is of mixed ancestry (Italian-French-Swedish-German origin).
Her parents were Roberto Rossellini (father) and Ingrid Bergman (mother). Her father is a late Italian film director, screenwriter, and producer by trade. Meanwhile, her mother was a Swedish actress who had won three Oscars.
She grew up with her twin sister Isotta Ingrid Rossellini, who is now an Italian literature professor, and her brother Robertino Ingmar Rossellini. She also has other half-siblings from her parents’ past relationships.
Her childhood was also spent in Rome, Santa Marinella, and Paris. She underwent appendicitis surgery at the age of five. Furthermore, at the age of 11, she was diagnosed with scoliosis, which required 18 months of intensive treatment. She spent a year in a full-body cast and had spine surgery, which left scars on her back.
Isabella Rossellini also went to New York City at the age of 19 and enrolled at Finch College. She worked as a translator and US correspondent for RAI television in Italy at the same time. Around this time, Isabella made her television debut on the show “L’altra Domenica,” her first foray into the entertainment sector. She afterwards enrolled at New York University.
Isabella Rossellini’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Isabella is 5 feet 7 inches (1.73 m) tall and weighs approximately 63 kg (139 lbs). She, too, has a pair of bright brown eyes and black hair. Her physical measurements are 33-25-35 inches, and she wears a shoe size of 9 US.
Isabella Rossellini’s Profession & Career
Rossellini made her cinematic début in 1976 with “A Matter of Time,” in which she portrayed a nun opposite her mother. She was then cast in the 1979 film “Il Prato,” followed by Renzo Arbore’s “Il pap’occhio.”
She began modeling at the age of 28. Bruce Weber shot her for ‘British Vogue,’ while Bill King shot her for ‘American Vogue.’ She has appeared in major magazines such as ‘Marie Claire,’ ‘Harper’s Bazaar,’ ‘Vanity Fair,’ and ‘ELLE,’ as well as for other well-known photographers. In 1988, a photo show named ‘Portrait of a Woman’ featured her images.
In 1982, Isabella also became the official spokesmodel for the international cosmetics firm Lancome. She had been in this job for 14 years. Her debut American picture, “White Nights,” was released in 1985.
It was then followed by her breakout role as abused nightclub singer Dorothy Vallens in David Lynch’s film “Blue Velvet,” in 1986. As a result, she contributed vocals to the soundtrack of the film.
Other film and television appearances
In 1996, she played herself in an episode of the television show “Friends.” She went on to star in the HBO television film “Crime of the Century” in 1996. In addition, she narrated a two-hour TV special for the Discovery Channel’s “Discovery Atlas” series. Similarly, in an episode of “Iconoclasts,” she talked about her history and present activities.
In 2007, she also directed a short environmental film titled “The Green” for the Sundance Channel. She also created, directed, and starred in both series. Isabella Rossellinialso portrayed Rudolph Valentino’s mother in the 2014 film “Silent Life.” She also appeared in Vincent Bal’s Dutch-Belgian adventure film “Zigzag Kid” the same year as Lola.
She portrayed Rita Marks in the 2016 television series “Shut Eye.” In the meantime, her latest film credits include “Vita & Virginia” (2018), “Land of Dreams” (2021), “Cat Person” (2023), and “La Chimera” (2023).
She most recently portrayed Simone Beck in the HBO series “Julia” (2022). Similarly, in recent years, she has contributed her voice in “Incredibles 2” (2018), “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” (2021), and “Human Resources” (2023).
Awards
In 1997, Isabella received The George Eastman Award. In 1998, she was honored with an Honorable Mention at the 48th Berlin International Film Festival for her role in the film “Left Luggage.” She also won the Berlinale Camera Award at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival in 2013. In 2016, she was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Université du Québec à Montréal.
Isabella Rossellini’s Salary and Net Worth
Isabella has made a lot of money in her professional career as an actor and voice actor in films and television. Her net worth is projected to be approximately $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, but her income and earnings are now under evaluation.
Isabella Rossellini’s Husband, Marriage & Relationship
Isabella Rossellini is a divorced woman who has been married twice in her life. In 1979, she married Martin Scorsese. The couple had a child named Roberto Rossellini during their relationship. Their marriage, however, did not endure long and ended in divorce in 1982.
In 1983, she married Jonathan Wiedemann. Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann is the couple’s child. After three years of marriage, the couple divorced in 1986.
Meanwhile, Isabella is now single and has not been involved in any type of romance. There are no rumors or scandals concerning her personal or professional life.
Activism
She is involved in environmental protection in addition to performing. This actress is the president and director of the Howard Gilman Foundation, a major organization dedicated to the preservation of wildlife, arts, photography, and dance, and she has sat on the board of directors of the Wildlife Conservation Network.
Disney provided her with $100,000 to help her conservation work through these two organizations. She has also supported the Central Park Conservancy and the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society in Bellport, Long Island, where she lives part-time.
This actress volunteers to train guide dogs for the blind. She is a past trustee of the George Eastman House and was honored with the George Eastman Award for her efforts to film preservation in 1997. In addition, she serves as a National Ambassador for the United States Fund for UNICEF.
Isabella Rossellini’s Social Media(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Her Instagram account ‘@isabellarossellini’ has over 719k followers. Similarly, she has over 8.7k followers on Twitter as ‘@IsaRossellini’ and over 21k followers on Facebook.
Quick Facts
Full Name | Isabella Rossellini |
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Born Date | 18 Jun, 1952 |
Age | 71 years |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Lucky Number | 5 |
Lucky Stone | Agate |
Lucky Color | Yellow |
Best Match for Marriage | Leo, Aquarius, Libra |
Gender | Female |
Profession | Actress, philanthropist, and author |
Country | Italy |
Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.73m) |
Relationship Status | divorce |
Divorce | Martin Scorsese and Jonathan Wiedemann |
Net Worth | $50 million |
Eye Color | Light Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Body Size | 33-25-35 |
Birth Place | Rome, |
Nationality | Italian-American |
Ethnicity | Mixed |
Religion | Christian |
Education | New York University |
Father | Roberto Rossellini |
Mother | Ingrid Bergman |
Siblings | Isotta Ingrid Rossellini, and Robertino Ingmar Rossellini |
Kids | Roberto Rossellini and Elettra Rossellini |
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IMDB | Isabella Rossellini IMDB |
Wiki | Isabella Rossellini Wiki |
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