Yvonne Sanson


Yvonne Sanson, born Fotini Sapountzakis, was a Greek, naturalized Italian, film actress. She appeared in 46 films between 1946 and 1972, mainly working in Italy.
Born in Thessaloniki, Sanson was the daughter of a Greek Army officer and an Asia Minor Greek mother. Various stories appeared in the press as to her origins, including being of French, Russian or Turkish descent, but they are mostly fictitious, except for the fact had a Russian grandparent.

Partial filmography

The Black Eagle - Una ragazza alla festaThe Great Dawn - DaisyFlesh Will Surrender - Ginevra CanaleThe Mysterious Rider - L'imperatrice Caterina II di RussiaAlarm Bells - AustraliaThe Emperor of Capri - Sonia BulgarovTorment - Anna Ferrari