Daniela Bianchi | |
|---|---|
 Bianchi in 1963 | |
| Born | (1942-01-31)31 January 1942 (age 84) |
| Occupations | Actress, model |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Universo Italia 1960 |
| Years active | 1958–1970 |
| Major competition(s) | Miss Universo Italia 1960 (Winner) Miss Universe 1960 (1st Runner-Up) |
Daniela Bianchi (born 31 January 1942) is an Italian former actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crownedMiss Universo Italia 1960 and represented her country atMiss Universe 1960 where she placed 1st Runner-Up. She is known for the role ofBond girlTatiana Romanova in the 1963 filmFrom Russia with Love.
Bianchi was born inRome to parents fromSirolo,Marche inCentral Italy. Bianchi's father was an Italian Army colonel. She studied ballet for eight years, and later worked as a fashion model.
Bianchi was first runner-up at the1960 Miss Universe pageant, where she was also voted Miss Photogenic by the press.
Bianchi began appearing in films in 1958, initially as anextra.
In 1963, she starred asBond girlTatiana Romanova, aSoviet cipher clerk sent to entrap agent 007, James Bond, in the 1963 filmFrom Russia with Love.[1] Her voice inFrom Russia with Love was dubbed byBarbara Jefford owing to Bianchi's heavy accent.[2]
Bianchi starred in a number of French and Italian films afterFrom Russia with Love, the last beingThe Last Chance in 1968. One of her later films wasOperation Kid Brother (also known asOK Connery andOperation Double 007), which was a James Bond spoof filmed in English (though Bianchi was again dubbed) and starringSean Connery's brother,Neil Connery. Her only role in an American production was in theDr. Kildare three-part story "Rome Will Never Leave You."
In 1970, Bianchi retired from acting to marry aGenoan shipping magnate, Alberto Cameli, with whom she has one son (Filippo Cameli).[3][4] Her husband died in 2018.[5]
In 2012, Bianchi appeared in a small role in the documentary filmWe're Nothing Like James Bond.[6]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | In Case of Adversity | Extra | Uncredited |
| 1961 | Demons at Midnight | Extra | Uncredited |
| 1962 | Always on Sunday | Donatella | |
| 1962 | The Sword of El Cid | Elvira | |
| 1963 | From Russia with Love | Tatiana Romanova | |
| 1964 | Code Name: Tiger | Mehlica Baskine | |
| 1965 | Slalom | Nadia | |
| 1966 | Weekend, Italian Style | Isabella Dominici | |
| 1966 | Balearic Caper | Mercedes | |
| 1966 | Special Mission Lady Chaplin | Lady Arabella Chaplin | |
| 1966 | Requiem for a Secret Agent | Evelyn | |
| 1967 | Operation Kid Brother | Maya Rafis | |
| 1967 | Your Turn to Die | Arabella | |
| 1967 | Dirty Heroes | Kristina von Keist | |
| 1968 | The Last Chance | Helen Harris | final film role |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Dr. Kildare | Francesca Paolini | 3 episodes |
| 2012 | We're Nothing Like James Bond | Herself | Documentary |
