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Lila Kedrova

Lila Kedrova (9 October 1918 - 16 February 2000) was a Russian actress. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Kedrova spent most of her life in France.

Films she has played in include:

  • Zorba the Greek (1964), for which she won an Academy Award.
  • A High Wind in Jamaica (1965)
  • The Kremlin Letter (1970)
  • Tell Me a Riddle (1980), for which she won a Golden Mask award
  • Testament (1983)
  • Sword of Valiant (1984)
  • Some Girls (1988)
  • La Prossima Volta il Fuoco (1993)
She also played in the broadway play of Zorba the Greek, winning a Tony Award.

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Lila Kedrova Facts

OccupationActress
BirthdayOctober 9, 1918
SignLibra
BirthplaceSt. Petersburg, Russia
Date of deathFebruary 16, 2000 (age 81)
Awards1965 Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress (for Zorba the Greek)

Selected Filmography

Zorba the Greek
Some Girls
Sword of the Valiant
The Tenant
A High Wind in Jamaica
Testament
Torn Curtain
Tell Me a Riddle
Undercovers Hero
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