Debra Berger

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Debra Berger
Debra Berger in 1974.jpg
Debra Berger in 1974
Born (1957-03-17) March 17, 1957 (age 67)
Other namesDebby Berger
Deborah Berger
Occupation(s)Film, television actress, artist, designer
Partner Alessandro Ruspoli, 9th Prince of Cerveteri
Children2, including Tao Ruspoli
Father William Berger
Relatives Katya Berger (step-sister)

Debra Berger (born March 17, 1957), sometimes credited as Debby Berger or Deborah Berger, is an American actress, artist, and designer.

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Life

She was the daughter of actor William Berger from his first marriage in 1957. She was the step-sister of actress Katya Berger and half-sister of child actor Kasimir Berger. She is also the stepdaughter of Croatian singer and actress Hanja Kochansky. She was the star of Marcel Carné's La merveilleuse visite. [1]

Personal life

Berger was linked romantically to Alessandro, Principe Ruspoli (December 9, 1924 – January 11, 2005), 9th Principe di Cerveteri, 9th Marchese di Riano, and 14th Conte di Vignanello. They had two sons:

Filmography

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References

  1. "La MERVEILLEUSE VISITE (1974)". BFI. Archived from the original on July 9, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2021.