Anna Maria Ferrero, a renowned Italian film goddess, is often overlooked despite making a significant sexy impact in international films during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Born Anna Maria Guerra on February 18, 1934, she adopted the stage name Ferrero in tribute to Willy Ferrero, a famous musical director and conductor.
Anna Maria entered the film industry as a teenager, starring in the drama Il cielo è rosso (1950) as a prominent second female lead.
She went on to work with prominent Italian directors such as Michelangelo Antonioni, Mario Monicelli, Carlo Lizzani, Gianni Franciolini, Dino Risi, and Francesco Maselli.
Ferrero's career spanned over a decade, during which she achieved notable recognition for her work in films including The Forbidden Christ (1951),Domani è un altro giorno (1951),The Temptress (1951),Fanciulle di lusso (1952),Poppy (1953),The Unfaithfuls (1953),Febbre di vivere (1953),The Life and Music of Giuseppe Verdi (1953),and The Count of Saint Elmo (1951).
Her obvious allure and sensitive approach to acting made her a frequent and popular casting choice.
Ferrero's notable roles include Chronicle of Poor Lovers (1954),War and Peace (1956),and Kean: Genius or Scoundrel (1957),in which she co-starred with Vittorio Gassman.
She also worked on stage, joining Gassman's theatre company and performing in notable roles such as Ophelia in "Hamlet," Desdemona in "Othello," and the title role in the musical "Irma la Douce."
Ferrero retired from acting at the age of 30, marrying Jean Sorel in 1962 and remaining married until her death on May 21, 2018, in Paris.
