Maria Christina Aumont, professionally known as Tina Aumont, was a multifaceted American actress of French and Dominican heritage, boasting a rich and storied career in the entertainment industry.
Born in the vibrant city of Hollywood, California, Tina was the daughter of esteemed actors Jean-Pierre Aumont and Maria Montez, setting the stage for her own foray into the world of acting.
At the tender age of 17, Tina tied the knot with actor and film director Christian Marquand in 1963, marking the beginning of a lifelong partnership.
Tina's acting debut occurred in 1966, when she appeared as Tina Marquand in Joseph Losey's critically acclaimed film Modesty Blaise. This marked the start of a fruitful collaboration with Italian cinema, working alongside renowned directors and actors such as Alberto Sordi, Tinto Brass, Mauro Bolognini, Francesco Rosi, and Federico Fellini.
Some of her notable Italian film credits include Scusi, lei è favorevole o contrario? (1966),L'urlo (1968),Salon Kitty (1975),Fatti di gente perbene (1974),Cadaveri eccellenti (1975),and Fellini's Casanova (1976).
After a remarkable career spanning several decades, Tina retired from film work in 2000. Tragically, she suffered a pulmonary embolism and passed away at the age of 60 in Port-Vendres, Pyrénées-Orientales, France.
