Berenson, Marisa, 1947- (1947-)
Dates
- Existence: 1947-
Biography
Marisa Berenson is a fashion model and actress. She was born on February 15, 1947 in New York City, New York, USA. She is the granddaughter of fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli. It was Diana Vreeland who pressured Berenson, then 16, to model. By the late 1960s, Berenson became one of the most sought-after models in the business, regularly appearing on the cover of Vogue. Her first film was "Death in Venice," directed by her then-boyfriend Helmut Berger's lover Luchino Visconti. Following her performance in Visconti's film, Bob Fosse cast her in a supporting role in 1972's "Cabaret." After appearing in another high-profile films, including Stanley Kubrick's "Barry Lyndon," Berenson focused less on acting and more on her personal life. Berenson continues to act and model, but spends most of her time at her villa just outside of Marrakech, Morocco.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
American Designer Showings Spring 1973 (non-client) [press photos], 1972
This folder contains 8x10" black and white press photos, most with text press releases attached for : Geoffrey Beene, Bill Blass, Bill Blass for Revillion, Brigance Waterclothes, Stephen Burrows, Bonnie Cashin for Philip Sills, Halston, Kasper for Joan Leslie, Ralph Lauren, Polo by Ralph Lauren, Adele Simpson, Pauline Trigere and Hercules Incorported.
China Machado and Marisa Berenson, 1973
Framed black and white photograph of models China Machado and Marisa Berenson rehearsing onstage for the Grande Divertissements à Versailles.
Dennis Christopher, Heidi Leiberfarb, Bill Dugan, Marisa Berenson, 1973
Framed 18 x 16" black and white photograph of Dennis Christopher, Heidi Leiberferb, Bill Dugan and Marisa Berenson onstage rehearsing for the Grande Divertissements a Versailles.
Marisa Berenson, 1973
Framed black and white photograph of model Marisa Berenson standing near a buffet table.