Claudia Cardinale is an Italian actor best known for playing Claudia in the film 8½.
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Best Known For:The film Once Upon a Time in the West
Breakthrough:Won the 'Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia' contest, leading to a film contract in 1957
10 Quick Facts About Claudia Cardinale
- Full Name: Claudia Cardinale
- Nationality: Italian
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Once Upon a Time in the West
- Date of Birth: April 15, 1938
- Age: 88 years old
- Place of Birth: Tunis, Tunisia
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Popular As: Claude Josephine Rose Cardinale
- Specialization: Actor and Model
Claudia Cardinale Age
Claudia Cardinale is about 88 years old as of 2026. Claudia Cardinale was born in 1938.
Claudia Cardinale Height
Claudia Cardinale stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Education
She attended Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, where she studied Acting.
- Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
- Field of Study: Acting
Rise to Fame
Claudia Cardinale rose to prominence for her role in the film 8½.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Once Upon a Time in the West and The Pink Panther.
- Film: Once Upon a Time in the West (Jill McBain, 1968) — Directed by Sergio Leone
- Film: The Pink Panther (Princess Dala, 1963) — Co-starred with Peter Sellers
Claudia Cardinale Family & Relationships
Claudia Cardinale is divorced. She has 2 children, Patrick Cristaldi and Claudia Squitieri.
- Father: Francesco Cardinale
- Mother: Yolande Greco
- Siblings:
- Blanche Cardinale
- Children:
- Patrick Cristaldi
- Claudia Squitieri
Lesser Known Facts
- She was designated as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for the Defense of Women's Rights.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Claudia Cardinale
- Popular As: Claude Josephine Rose Cardinale
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: Italian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 15, 1938
- Age: 88
- Birthday: April 15
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Tunis, Tunisia
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Francesco Cardinale
- Mother: Yolande Greco
- Siblings: Blanche Cardinale
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Franco Cristaldi (Spouse • Ex-husband / Producer)
- Pasquale Squitieri (Collaborator • Longtime Partner / Director)
