Sylva Koscina - Actor Profile

Sylva Koscina

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 22, 1933
Birth Place: Zagreb, Croatia, Yugoslavia (now Zagreb, Croatia)

About Sylva Koscina

Sylva Koscina (Italian pronunciation: [ˈsilva ˈkɔʃʃina]; born Silvija Košćina, pronounced [sǐlʋija kǒʃtɕina]; 22 August 1933 – 26 December 1994) was a Yugoslav-born Italian actress, maybe best remembered for her role as Iole, the bride of Hercules (Steve Reeves) in Hercules (1958) and Hercules Unchained (1960). She also played Paul Newman's romantic interest in The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968). Description above from the Wikipedia article Sylva Koscina, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Sylva Koscina Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sylva Koscina reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sylva Koscina's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 84% of Sylva Koscina's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sylva Koscina Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sylva Koscina's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sylva Koscina has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 Die Nacht der vier Monde (special guest) Super Hit Similar →
1984 Cinderella '80 Mafalda Gherardeschi Hit Similar →
1981 Ace Enrichetta Average Similar →
1977 Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti Self - Clorinda (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1974 Las correrías del Vizconde Arnau Zoraida Super Hit Similar →
1973 Lisa and the Devil Sophia Lehar Average Similar →
1972 The Italian Connection Lucia Canali Hit Similar →
1972 Blessed Are the Rich Contessa Hit Similar →
1970 The Modification Cécile Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Battle of Neretva Danica Hit Similar →
1969 I See Naked Self Average Similar →
1969 The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal Theodora Hit Similar →
1968 The Protagonists Nancy Hit Similar →
1967 Three Bites of the Apple Carla Moretti Hit Similar →
1967 Italy's in Season Self Hit Similar →
1966 Agent X-77 Orders to Kill Mania Super Hit Similar →
1965 Money Leda Super Hit Similar →
1965 Juliet of the Spirits Sylva Hit Similar →
1965 Thrilling Paola (segment "L'autostrada del sole") Hit Similar →
1964 The Circular Triangle Alexandra Fonseca Super Hit Similar →
1964 Let's Talk About Women Reluctant Girl Average Similar →
1964 Love in Four Dimensions Irma, la moglie (segment "Amore e vita") Hit Similar →
1964 Una storia di notte Maddalena Hit Similar →
1963 Judex Daisy Hit Similar →
1963 The Little Nuns Elena Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Scapegoat Clemenza, Barbo's Wife Average Similar →
1962 La salamandre d'or (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1961 Destination Fury - Hit Similar →
1961 Blood Feud Carla Super Hit Similar →
1960 ...And Suddenly It's Murder! Carolina Hit Similar →
1960 Mariti in pericolo Silvana Hit Similar →
1960 The Traffic Policeman Herself Hit Similar →
1960 Trapped by Fear Arabelle Hit Similar →
1960 Le pillole di Ercole Silvia Pasqui Hit Similar →
1960 I piaceri dello scapolo Eby Super Hit Similar →
1960 Genitori in blue-jeans Elena Hit Similar →
1959 The Surprises of Love Marianna Hit Similar →
1959 La cambiale Odette Mercury Hit Similar →
1958 La nipote Sabella Lucia Hit Similar →
1958 Toto in Paris Juliette Marchand Average Similar →
1958 Quando gli angeli piangono Marta Super Hit Similar →
1958 He Thief, She Thief Cesira De Angelis Average Similar →
1957 Non sono più guaglione Carolina Super Hit Similar →
1957 Female Three Times Sonia Super Hit Similar →
1957 Oh! Sabella Lucia Hit Similar →
1957 Engaged to Death Lucia Hit Similar →
1957 Guendalina Francesca Redaelli, madre di Guendalina Hit Similar →
1956 Michael Strogoff Sangarine Average Similar →
1956 The Railroad Man Giulia Marcocci Super Hit Similar →
1955 Are We Men or Corporals? The aspiring actress Hit Similar →

Sylva Koscina - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sylva Koscina?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sylva Koscina is "Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Sylva Koscina acted in?

Sylva Koscina has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sylva Koscina?

Other notable films include "I piaceri dello scapolo", "Blood Feud", and "Female Three Times".

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