Norma Aleandro
Biography
Norma Aleandro was born on May 2, 1936, in Buenos Aires. She is an Argentine actress, screenwriter, theatre director, and author. Recognized as a cultural icon, she is considered one of the most celebrated and prolific Argentinean actresses of all time. Her career includes performances in numerous films. She starred in the 1985 Oscar-winning film The Official Story, earning the Cannes Award for best actress for her role. Her film credits also include The Truce in 1974, Cousins in 1989, Autumn Sun in 1996, The Lighthouse in 1998, Son of the Bride in 2001, and Cama Adentro in 2005. Additionally, she received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Florencia Sánchez Morales in the 1987 film Gaby: A True Story.
Career overview
Norma Aleandro was born on May 2, 1936, in Buenos Aires. She is an Argentine actress, screenwriter, theatre director, and author. Recognized as a cultural icon in Argentina, she is considered one of the most celebrated and prolific Argentinean actresses of all time. Her parents were actors Pedro Aleandro and María Luisa Robledová. She acted in the Smart theatre in Buenos Aires from childhood and made her film debut in 1952, eventually appearing in more than forty films while also working in radio and television.
Aleandro achieved international recognition and starred in the Oscar-winning 1985 film The Official Story, a role that earned her the Cannes Award for best actress. She also performed in other successful films including The Truce in 1974, Cousins in 1989, Autumn Sun in 1996, The Lighthouse in 1998, Son of the Bride in 2001, and Cama Adentro in 2005. Additionally, for her performance as Florencia Sánchez Morales in the 1987 film Gaby: A True Story, she received a Golden Globe nomination.
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69 titles- The Paradise (2022) as Magdalena anciana
- Norma Aleandro, el vuelo de la mariposa (2022) as Self
- Maro’s Secret (2021) as Maró
- The Bronze Garden (2017)
- The Rich Do Not Ask for Permission (2016) as Angélica
- Angelita, la doctora (2016)
- Benavidez’s Case (2016) as Beatriz Donorio
- El espejo de los otros (2015) as Julia
- Cuidado con lo que sueñas (2013) as Lola
- En Terapia (2012) as Lucía Aranda
- The Kids on the Bridge (2012) as María
- La Suerte en tus Manos (2012) as Susan
- Asleep in the Sun (2012) as Amiga Ceferina
- Familia para armar (2011) as Elisa
- Paco (2010) as Nina
- Andres Doesn't Want to Take a Nap (2010) as Olga
- The City of Your Final Destination (2009) as Mrs. Van Euwen
- Anita (2009) as Dora
- A Matter of Principles (2009) as Sarita
- Music on Hold (2009) as Paula's Mother
- Patoruzito 2: La Gran Aventura (2006) as Bruja Jiuma
- Los premios Mastropiero (2005) as Princesa Ginebra (voz)
- Gardel: el hombre y el mito (2005) as Entrevistada
- El país de nomeacuerdo (2005)
- Live-In Maid (2004) as Beba Pujol
- Ay, Juancito (2004) as Doña Juana
- Only Human (2004) as Gloria Dali
- Cleopatra (2003) as Cleopatra
- Every Stewardess Goes to Heaven (2002)
- Desire (2002) as Clarita
- Son of the Bride (2001) as Norma Belvedere
- The Escape (2001) as La Varela
- Tiempo final (2000)
- A Night with Sabrina Love (2000) as Julia
- Foolish Heart (1998) as Mother
- The Lighthouse (1998) as Dolores
- Forbidden (1997)
- Autumn Sun (1996) as Clara Goldstein
- Carlos Monzón, el segundo juicio (1996) as Jueza
- Facundo, la sombra del tigre (1995) as Encarnación Ezcurra
- Historias Breves 0: Vértigos, o contemplación de algo que cae (1993) as (voz)
- One Man’s War (1991) as Nidia
- The Tombs (1991) as Maria
- Vital Signs (1990) as Henrietta Walker
- I Don't Owe 100 Times (1990) as Mother
- Cousins (1989) as Edie Hardy Kozinski
- Dark Holiday (1989) as Isha
- Gaby: A True Story (1987) as Florencia
- The Official Story (1985) as Alicia Marnet
- For Example, Argentina (1985)
- Las verdes praderas (1979) as Fidela
- Tobi (1978) as Profesora
- No toquen a la nena (1976) as Andrea
- Las sorpresas (1975)
- Los pocillos (1974)
- The Truce (1974) as Mujer del colectivo
- Operación Masacre (1973) as Sra. Carranza
- The Seven Madmen (1973) as Hipólita
- Güemes, la tierra en armas (1971) as Macacha Güemes
- Alta comedia (1970)
- Los herederos (1970) as Maria Concepción
- Los herederos (1970) Writer
- The Slowness (1969) as Martha
- People with Me (1967) as Valentina Vernisi
- Los días de Julián Bisbal (1966)
- El amor tiene cara de mujer (1964)
- El último piso (1962)
- De los abandonados (1962) as Locución
- La muerte en las calles (1952)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Norma Aleandro best known for?
Norma Aleandro is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Rich Do Not Ask for Permission (2016), Dittsche - Das wirklich wahre Leben (2004), The Californians (1957), Tiempo final (2000).
When and where was Norma Aleandro born?
Norma Aleandro was born on May 2, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
How many credits does Norma Aleandro have?
Norma Aleandro has accumulated over 69 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2022.
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Norma Aleandro was born on May 2, 1936, in Buenos Aires. She is an Argentine actress, screenwriter, theatre director, and author. Recognized as a cultural icon, she is considered one of the most celebrated and prolific Argentinean actresses of all time. Her career includes performances in numerous films. She starred in...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- El amor tiene cara de mujer (1964) — aged about 28
- Güemes, la tierra en armas (1971) as Macacha Güemes — aged about 35
- The Slowness (1969) as Martha — aged about 33
- Operación Masacre (1973) as Sra. Carranza — aged about 37
- The Rich Do Not Ask for Permission (2016) as Angélica — aged about 80
- Cousins (1989) as Edie Hardy Kozinski — aged about 53
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