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

Cousins
Vital Signs
The Slowness
Operación Masacre
Autumn Sun
The City of Your Final Destination
The Official Story
Tobi
Güemes, la tierra en armas
Los herederos

Top Movie Credits

Cousins Edie Hardy Kozinski
Vital Signs Henrietta Walker
The Slowness Martha
Operación Masacre Sra. Carranza
Autumn Sun Clara Goldstein
The City of Your Final Destination Mrs. Van Euwen
The Official Story Alicia Marnet
Tobi Profesora
Güemes, la tierra en armas Macacha Güemes
Los herederos Writer