Isabella Rossellini

Cast · Director · Writer

Born

June 18, 1952 · Rome, Lazio, Italy

Birth name

Isabella Fiorella Elettra Giovanna Rossellini

Isabella Rossellini developed a multifaceted career that connects film, fashion, and authorship. After early work as a model, she gained wide recognition through key screen performances, notably in David Lynch’s Blue Velvet and Wild at Heart, which established her association with directors interested in stylized psychological storytelling. She later built a varied filmography across American and European productions while also writing memoirs and conceptual works that link personal history with creative practice. Her long-standing presence in short-form projects, documentaries, and experimental pieces reflects an approach rooted in continuous artistic engagement rather than volume, keeping her active across film, television, and museum-based performance.