Biography
Sandra Milo (born Salvatrice Elena Greco) was an Italian actress. Born on 11 March 1933 in Tunis, she died on 29 January 2024 in Rome. She is best known for her roles as Carla in Federico Fellini’s 8½ (1963) and as Suzy/Iris/Fanny in Juliet of the Spirits (1965), winning a Nastro d’Argento for best supporting actress for each performance.
Milo made her film debut in 1955 in The Bachelor alongside Alberto Sordi. Her first major role came in Roberto Rossellini’s General della Rovere (1959). She appeared in several comedies and melodramas before retiring after marriage. Fellini persuaded her to return for 8½. She retired again in 1968 and made a second comeback in 1979, later taking on roles as middle-aged women. She also worked in television and wrote books.
