Norma Aleandro

Born: 1936-05-02

Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Biography

Norma Aleandro (born 2 May 1936) is an international award-winning Argentine actress, screenwriter, theatre director and author. She is considered one of the most celebrated and prolific Argentinean actresses of all time and is recognized as a cultural icon in Argentina.

Aleandro starred in the Oscar-winning 1985 film The Official Story, a role that earned her the Cannes Award for best actress. She has performed in other successful films like The Truce (1974), Cousins (1989), Autumn Sun (1996), The Lighthouse (1998), Son of the Bride (2001) and Cama Adentro (2005). For her performance as Florencia Sánchez Morales in the 1987 film Gaby: A True Story, she received a Golden Globe nomination and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Known For

Vital Signs
Cousins
Tobi
The Official Story
The City of Your Final Destination
One Man’s War
The Escape
Dark Holiday
Son of the Bride
Every Stewardess Goes to Heaven

Top Movie Credits

Vital Signs Henrietta Walker
Cousins Edie Hardy Kozinski
Tobi Profesora
The Official Story Alicia Marnet
The City of Your Final Destination Mrs. Van Euwen
One Man’s War Nidia
The Escape La Varela
Dark Holiday Isha
Son of the Bride Norma Belvedere
Every Stewardess Goes to Heaven