- Born
- January 30, 1935
- Died
- July 8, 2017 (aged 82)
- Place of birth
- Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy
- Also known as
- Elsa Tia
Biography
Elsa Martinelli (January 30, 1935 – July 8, 2017) was an Italian fashion model and actress. Known for appearing in both European and American films, her popularity peaked in the 1960s when she was considered a formidable rival to "Hollywood Italian imports" Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida and Claudia Cardinale.