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Sylva Koscina

Bio: Sylva Koscina (Italian pronunciation: [ˈsilva ˈkɔʃʃina]; born Silvija Košćina, pronounced [sǐlʋija kǒʃtɕina]; 22 August 1933 – 26 December 1994) was a Yugoslav-born Italian actress, maybe best remembered for her role as Iole, the bride of Hercules (Steve Reeves) in Hercules (1958) and Hercules Unchained (1960). She also played Paul Newman's romantic interest in The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968)
Born: Tue, Aug 22 1933
Birthplace: Zagreb, Croatia, Yugoslavia (now Zagreb, Croatia)

Death: Mon, Dec 26 1994
Sylva Koscina is 61 years old
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Poster of Ricky & Barabba
Ricky & Barabba
Sylva Koscina was 59 in Ricky & Barabba as 'Cristina Bonelli'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1992
Poster of The Odyssey
The Odyssey
Sylva Koscina was 58 in The Odyssey as 'Minerva'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1991
Poster of Rimini Rimini
Rimini Rimini
Sylva Koscina was 53 in Rimini Rimini as 'sorella dell'ingegnere'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1987
Poster of Die Nacht der vier Monde
Die Nacht der vier Monde
Sylva Koscina was 50 in Die Nacht der vier Monde as '(special guest)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 1984
Poster of Cinderella '80
Cinderella '80
Sylva Koscina was 50 in Cinderella '80 as 'Mafalda Gherardeschi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 1984
Poster of This and That
This and That
Sylva Koscina was 50 in This and That as 'Dora, madre di Daniela'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1983
Poster of Magic Touch
Magic Touch
Sylva Koscina was 50 in Magic Touch as 'Contessa Irene'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 1983
Poster of Ace
Ace
Sylva Koscina was 47 in Ace as 'Enrichetta'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1981
Poster of Sunday Lovers
Sunday Lovers
Sylva Koscina was 47 in Sunday Lovers as 'Zaira (segment "Armando's Notebook")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1980
Poster of Casanova & Co.
Casanova & Co.
Sylva Koscina was 43 in Casanova & Co. as 'The Prefect's Wife'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1977
Poster of Il cav. Costante Nicosia demoniaco, ovvero Dracula in Brianza
Il cav. Costante Nicosia demoniaco, ovvero Dracula in Brianza
Sylva Koscina was 41 in Il cav. Costante Nicosia demoniaco, ovvero Dracula in Brianza as 'Mariù'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 1975
Poster of The House of Exorcism
The House of Exorcism
Sylva Koscina was 41 in The House of Exorcism as 'Sophia Lehar (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1975
Poster of Las correrías del Vizconde Arnau
Las correrías del Vizconde Arnau
Sylva Koscina was 41 in Las correrías del Vizconde Arnau as 'Zoraida'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 26 1974
Poster of Witness to Murder
Witness to Murder
Sylva Koscina was 40 in Witness to Murder as 'Sonja Dorigny'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1974
Poster of The Author's Crime
The Author's Crime
Sylva Koscina was 40 in The Author's Crime as 'Milena Gottardi'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Lisa and the Devil
Lisa and the Devil
Sylva Koscina was 39 in Lisa and the Devil as 'Sophia Lehar'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 08 1973
Poster of My Pleasure Is Your Pleasure
My Pleasure Is Your Pleasure
Sylva Koscina was 39 in My Pleasure Is Your Pleasure as 'La moglie del tintore'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of The Italian Connection
The Italian Connection
Sylva Koscina was 39 in The Italian Connection as 'Lucia Canali'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1972
Poster of Blessed Are the Rich
Blessed Are the Rich
Sylva Koscina was 39 in Blessed Are the Rich as 'Contessa'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 30 1972
Poster of The Crimes of the Black Cat
The Crimes of the Black Cat
Sylva Koscina was 38 in The Crimes of the Black Cat as 'Françoise Ballais'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1972
Poster of So Sweet, So Dead
So Sweet, So Dead
Sylva Koscina was 38 in So Sweet, So Dead as 'Barbara Capuana'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 18 1972
Poster of Nights of Boccaccio
Nights of Boccaccio
Sylva Koscina was 38 in Nights of Boccaccio as 'Fiammetta'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1972
Poster of To Kill in Silence
To Kill in Silence
Sylva Koscina was 38 in To Kill in Silence as 'Valeria's mother'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of You Shall Not Covet Your Neighbor's Wife
You Shall Not Covet Your Neighbor's Wife
Sylva Koscina was 38 in You Shall Not Covet Your Neighbor's Wife as 'Susana'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1971
Poster of African Story
African Story
Sylva Koscina was 38 in African Story as 'Barbara Hayland (as Silva Koscina)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 1971
Poster of Homo Eroticus
Homo Eroticus
Sylva Koscina was 38 in Homo Eroticus as 'Carla'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Les jambes en l'air
Les jambes en l'air
Sylva Koscina was 37 in Les jambes en l'air as 'Favouille Grandblaise'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 13 1971
Poster of The Great Swindle
The Great Swindle
Sylva Koscina was 37 in The Great Swindle as 'Lola'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1971
Poster of Mazzabubù... quante corna stanno quaggiù?
Mazzabubù... quante corna stanno quaggiù?
Sylva Koscina was 37 in Mazzabubù... quante corna stanno quaggiù? as 'La moglie del presentatore'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1971
Poster of Sex of the Devil
Sex of the Devil
Sylva Koscina was 37 in Sex of the Devil as 'Sylvia, the Assistant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 26 1971
Poster of Ninì Tirabusciò: The Woman Who Invented the Move
Ninì Tirabusciò: The Woman Who Invented the Move
Sylva Koscina was 37 in Ninì Tirabusciò: The Woman Who Invented the Move as 'La baronessa di Valdarno'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 1970
Poster of Hornets' Nest
Hornets' Nest
Sylva Koscina was 37 in Hornets' Nest as 'Bianca'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 1970
Poster of Vertigo For A Killer
Vertigo For A Killer
Sylva Koscina was 36 in Vertigo For A Killer as 'Sylvie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1970
Poster of The Modification
The Modification
Sylva Koscina was 36 in The Modification as 'Cécile'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1970
Poster of The Dove Must Not Fly
The Dove Must Not Fly
Sylva Koscina was 36 in The Dove Must Not Fly as 'Anne'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 11 1970
Poster of The Battle of Neretva
The Battle of Neretva
Sylva Koscina was 36 in The Battle of Neretva as 'Danica'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 1969
Poster of He and She
He and She
Sylva Koscina was 36 in He and She as 'She'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 28 1969
Poster of I See Naked
I See Naked
Sylva Koscina was 35 in I See Naked as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1969
Poster of Marquis de Sade: Justine
Marquis de Sade: Justine
Sylva Koscina was 35 in Marquis de Sade: Justine as 'Marquise de Bressac'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1969
Poster of The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal
The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal
Sylva Koscina was 35 in The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal as 'Theodora'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1969
Poster of The Fight for Rome
The Fight for Rome
Sylva Koscina was 35 in The Fight for Rome as 'Empress Theodora'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 1968
Poster of The Protagonists
The Protagonists
Sylva Koscina was 34 in The Protagonists as 'Nancy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1968
Poster of A Lovely Way to Die
A Lovely Way to Die
Sylva Koscina was 34 in A Lovely Way to Die as 'Rena Westabrook'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1968
Poster of The Secret War of Harry Frigg
The Secret War of Harry Frigg
Sylva Koscina was 34 in The Secret War of Harry Frigg as 'Countess Francesca De Montefiore'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 29 1968
Poster of Johnny Banco
Johnny Banco
Sylva Koscina was 33 in Johnny Banco as 'Laureen Moore'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1967
Poster of Three Bites of the Apple
Three Bites of the Apple
Sylva Koscina was 33 in Three Bites of the Apple as 'Carla Moretti'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1967
Poster of Deadlier Than the Male
Deadlier Than the Male
Sylva Koscina was 33 in Deadlier Than the Male as 'Penelope'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 12 1967
Poster of Italy's in Season
Italy's in Season
Sylva Koscina was 33 in Italy's in Season as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Carré de dames pour un as
Carré de dames pour un as
Sylva Koscina was 33 in Carré de dames pour un as as 'Dolores Arrabal, Fashion Designer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1966
Poster of Funny Money
Funny Money
Sylva Koscina was 32 in Funny Money as 'Lucile'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1966
Poster of Me, Me, Me... and the Others
Me, Me, Me... and the Others
Sylva Koscina was 32 in Me, Me, Me... and the Others as 'The 'Star''.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 1966
Poster of Agent X-77 Orders to Kill
Agent X-77 Orders to Kill
Sylva Koscina was 32 in Agent X-77 Orders to Kill as 'Mania'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Made in Italy
Made in Italy
Sylva Koscina was 32 in Made in Italy as 'Diana (segment "3 'La Donna', episode 3") (as Silva Koscina)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of Money
Money
Sylva Koscina was 32 in Money as 'Leda'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 1965
Poster of Juliet of the Spirits
Juliet of the Spirits
Sylva Koscina was 32 in Juliet of the Spirits as 'Sylva'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1965
Poster of Thrilling
Thrilling
Sylva Koscina was 32 in Thrilling as 'Paola (segment "L'autostrada del sole")'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 1965
Poster of Il morbidone
Il morbidone
Sylva Koscina was 32 in Il morbidone as 'Irene'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 30 1965
Poster of That Man in Istanbul
That Man in Istanbul
Sylva Koscina was 31 in That Man in Istanbul as 'Kenny'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1965
Poster of The Double Bed
The Double Bed
Sylva Koscina was 31 in The Double Bed as 'Giulietta / Peggy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1965
Poster of The Dictator's Guns
The Dictator's Guns
Sylva Koscina was 31 in The Dictator's Guns as 'Rae Osborne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1965
Poster of The Circular Triangle
The Circular Triangle
Sylva Koscina was 31 in The Circular Triangle as 'Alexandra Fonseca'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1964
Poster of Cyrano and d'Artagnan
Cyrano and d'Artagnan
Sylva Koscina was 31 in Cyrano and d'Artagnan as 'Ninon de Lenclos'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1964
Poster of Love and Marriage
Love and Marriage
Sylva Koscina was 31 in Love and Marriage as '(segment "Sabato 18 luglio")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1964
Poster of Corpse for the Lady
Corpse for the Lady
Sylva Koscina was 30 in Corpse for the Lady as 'Laura Guglielmetti'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1964
Poster of Let's Talk About Women
Let's Talk About Women
Sylva Koscina was 30 in Let's Talk About Women as 'Reluctant Girl'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 1964
Poster of Love in Four Dimensions
Love in Four Dimensions
Sylva Koscina was 30 in Love in Four Dimensions as 'Irma, la moglie (segment "Amore e vita")'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1964
Poster of Una storia di notte
Una storia di notte
Sylva Koscina was 30 in Una storia di notte as 'Maddalena'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Hot Enough for June
Hot Enough for June
Sylva Koscina was 30 in Hot Enough for June as 'Vlasta Simoneva'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Girl's Apartment
Girl's Apartment
Sylva Koscina was 30 in Girl's Apartment as 'Eléna'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1963
Poster of Judex
Judex
Sylva Koscina was 30 in Judex as 'Daisy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1963
Poster of Rampage
Rampage
Sylva Koscina was 30 in Rampage as 'Stewardess'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1963
Poster of The Little Nuns
The Little Nuns
Sylva Koscina was 30 in The Little Nuns as 'Elena'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 1963
Poster of The Scapegoat
The Scapegoat
Sylva Koscina was 30 in The Scapegoat as 'Clemenza, Barbo's Wife'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1963
Poster of The Shortest Day
The Shortest Day
Sylva Koscina was 29 in The Shortest Day
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1963
Poster of La salamandre d'or
La salamandre d'or
Sylva Koscina was 29 in La salamandre d'or as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 1962
Poster of The Four Truths
The Four Truths
Sylva Koscina was 29 in The Four Truths as 'Mia (segment "Le lièvre et le tortue")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1962
Poster of Copacabana Palace
Copacabana Palace
Sylva Koscina was 29 in Copacabana Palace as 'Ines'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 1962
Poster of The Iron Mask
The Iron Mask
Sylva Koscina was 29 in The Iron Mask as 'Marion'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1962
Poster of The Swordsman of Siena
The Swordsman of Siena
Sylva Koscina was 29 in The Swordsman of Siena as 'Orietta Arconti'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1962
Poster of The Masseuses
The Masseuses
Sylva Koscina was 29 in The Masseuses as 'Marisa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of Jessica
Jessica
Sylva Koscina was 28 in Jessica as 'Nunzia Tuffi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1962
Poster of Destination Fury
Destination Fury
Sylva Koscina was 27 in Destination Fury
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 23 1961
Poster of Blood Feud
Blood Feud
Sylva Koscina was 27 in Blood Feud as 'Carla'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1961
Poster of Love, the Italian Way
Love, the Italian Way
Sylva Koscina was 27 in Love, the Italian Way as 'Luciana'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1960
Poster of Ravishing
Ravishing
Sylva Koscina was 27 in Ravishing as 'Evelyne Cotteret'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1960
Poster of ...And Suddenly It's Murder!
...And Suddenly It's Murder!
Sylva Koscina was 27 in ...And Suddenly It's Murder! as 'Carolina'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1960
Poster of Mariti in pericolo
Mariti in pericolo
Sylva Koscina was 27 in Mariti in pericolo as 'Silvana'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 1960
Poster of The Traffic Policeman
The Traffic Policeman
Sylva Koscina was 27 in The Traffic Policeman as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 1960
Poster of Trapped by Fear
Trapped by Fear
Sylva Koscina was 27 in Trapped by Fear as 'Arabelle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1960
Poster of Le pillole di Ercole
Le pillole di Ercole
Sylva Koscina was 27 in Le pillole di Ercole as 'Silvia Pasqui'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1960
Poster of I piaceri dello scapolo
I piaceri dello scapolo
Sylva Koscina was 26 in I piaceri dello scapolo as 'Eby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1960
Poster of Siege of Syracuse
Siege of Syracuse
Sylva Koscina was 26 in Siege of Syracuse as 'Clio'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 1960
Poster of Genitori in blue-jeans
Genitori in blue-jeans
Sylva Koscina was 26 in Genitori in blue-jeans as 'Elena'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1960
Poster of The Surprises of Love
The Surprises of Love
Sylva Koscina was 26 in The Surprises of Love as 'Marianna'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1959
Poster of La cambiale
La cambiale
Sylva Koscina was 26 in La cambiale as 'Odette Mercury'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 1959
Poster of Uncle Was a Vampire
Uncle Was a Vampire
Sylva Koscina was 26 in Uncle Was a Vampire as 'Carla'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1959
Poster of The Woman's Confidant
The Woman's Confidant
Sylva Koscina was 25 in The Woman's Confidant as 'Maria Bonifati'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1959
Poster of Poor Millionaires
Poor Millionaires
Sylva Koscina was 25 in Poor Millionaires as 'Alice'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1959
Poster of Hercules Unchained
Hercules Unchained
Sylva Koscina was 25 in Hercules Unchained as 'Iole, bride of Ercole'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1959
Poster of Totò nella Luna
Totò nella Luna
Sylva Koscina was 25 in Totò nella Luna as 'Lidia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 1958
Poster of Love on the Riviera
Love on the Riviera
Sylva Koscina was 25 in Love on the Riviera as 'Renata Morandi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1958
Poster of Dangerous Women
Dangerous Women
Sylva Koscina was 25 in Dangerous Women as 'Tosca'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 1958
Poster of La nipote Sabella
La nipote Sabella
Sylva Koscina was 25 in La nipote Sabella as 'Lucia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1958
Poster of Toto in Paris
Toto in Paris
Sylva Koscina was 25 in Toto in Paris as 'Juliette Marchand'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 1958
Poster of Quando gli angeli piangono
Quando gli angeli piangono
Sylva Koscina was 24 in Quando gli angeli piangono as 'Marta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1958
Poster of Young Husbands
Young Husbands
Sylva Koscina was 24 in Young Husbands as 'Mara'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1958
Poster of He Thief, She Thief
He Thief, She Thief
Sylva Koscina was 24 in He Thief, She Thief as 'Cesira De Angelis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 12 1958
Poster of Hercules
Hercules
Sylva Koscina was 24 in Hercules as 'Iole, Daugher of Pelias'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1958
Poster of Non sono più guaglione
Non sono più guaglione
Sylva Koscina was 24 in Non sono più guaglione as 'Carolina'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1957
Poster of The Mighty Crusaders
The Mighty Crusaders
Sylva Koscina was 24 in The Mighty Crusaders as 'Clorinda (as Silva Koscina)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1957
Poster of The Innocent with Forty Children
The Innocent with Forty Children
Sylva Koscina was 24 in The Innocent with Forty Children as 'Gina Lantois'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1957
Poster of Female Three Times
Female Three Times
Sylva Koscina was 24 in Female Three Times as 'Sonia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1957
Poster of Oh! Sabella
Oh! Sabella
Sylva Koscina was 24 in Oh! Sabella as 'Lucia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 1957
Poster of Engaged to Death
Engaged to Death
Sylva Koscina was 23 in Engaged to Death as 'Lucia'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1957
Poster of Guendalina
Guendalina
Sylva Koscina was 23 in Guendalina as 'Francesca Redaelli, madre di Guendalina'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 1957
Poster of Michael Strogoff
Michael Strogoff
Sylva Koscina was 23 in Michael Strogoff as 'Sangarine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1956
Poster of The Railroad Man
The Railroad Man
Sylva Koscina was 23 in The Railroad Man as 'Giulia Marcocci'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1956
Poster of Are We Men or Corporals?
Are We Men or Corporals?
Sylva Koscina was 22 in Are We Men or Corporals? as 'The aspiring actress'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1955

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of ...e la vita continua
...e la vita continua
Sylva Koscina was 50+ in ...e la vita continua as 'Evelina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1984
Poster of Reflets de Cannes
Reflets de Cannes
Sylva Koscina was 20+ in Reflets de Cannes as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1954
Poster of Sanremo Music Festival
Sanremo Music Festival
Sylva Koscina was 17+ in Sanremo Music Festival as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 29 1951