Isa Miranda

Biography

Isa Miranda, born Ines Isabella Sampietro on July 5, 1909, in Bergamo, Italy, was an acclaimed actress known for her international film career. Initially working as a typist while studying at a drama academy in Milan, she transitioned to acting and adopted the stage name Isa Miranda. Her breakthrough role came in Max Ophüls' 1934 film La Signora di tutti, which led to a Hollywood contract with Paramount Pictures, where she was dubbed the "Italian Marlene Dietrich." Miranda starred in several notable films, including Hotel Imperial (1939) and The Walls of Malapaga (1949), the latter winning an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Throughout her career, she worked in France, Germany, and England, appearing in various television productions. Miranda was married to director Alfredo Guarini until his death in 1981. She passed away in Rome on July 8, 1982, three days after her 73rd birthday.