Elena Altieri

Elena Altieri (1916–1997, Italy) was an Italian actress who appeared in over 40 films from the 1930s through the 1950s. She gained prominence in the era of Italian neorealism, with notable roles in Federico Fellini’s debut feature *The White Sheik* (1952) and other works by directors like Mario Camerini and Luigi Zampa. Her career highlighted the transition from fascist-era cinema to post-war Italian film.