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Yvonne Sanson

Yvonne Sanson, born Fotini Sapountzakis (Greek: Φωτεινή Σαπουντζάκη 29 August 1925 – 23 July 2003), was a Greek, naturalized Italian, film actress. She appeared in 46 films between 1946 and 1972, mainly working in Italy. Various stories appeared in the press as to her origins, including being of French, Russian or Turkish descent, but they are mostly fictitious, except for the fact had a Russian grandparent.

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Yvonne Sanson

Yvonne Sanson in una scena del film italiano Catene (1949).

Raffaello Matarazzo (director), Mario Montuori (cinematographer), Labor Film, Titanus (production) · Screenshot taken by Spinoziano from the film · Public domain

Name
Yvonne Sanson
Born
29 August 1925
Birthplace
Thessaloniki, Greece
Died
23 July 2003
Place of death
Bologna, Italy
Occupation
Actress
Full name
Φωτεινή Σαπουντζάκη.
Nationality
Greece, Italy and France.
Languages
Modern Greek and Italian.

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Yvonne Sanson, born Fotini Sapountzakis (Greek: Φωτεινή Σαπουντζάκη 29 August 1925 – 23 July 2003), was a Greek, naturalized Italian, film actress. She appeared in 46 films between 1946 and 1972, mainly working in Italy. Various stories appeared in the press as to her origins, including being of French, Russian or Turkish descent, but they are mostly fictitious, except for the fact had a Russian grandparent.

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