Maria Riva was a two-time Emmy-nominated actress who appeared in several television series and films. She made her first television appearance on the series Sure as Fate and can be seen in other shows including Danger, Suspense, Studio One and Robert Montgomery Presents. She was a guest on The Ken Murray Show, Your Show of Shows, The Ed Sullivan Show and The Milton Berle Show. Riva's films credits include, "The Scarlet Empress," "The King Steps Out" and "Scrooged."
Maria Riva
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Maria Riva
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Maria Riva
Performer
Birthday
December 13, 1924
Birthplace
Berlin, Germany
Date of Passing
October 29, 2025
Obituary
The Hollywood Reporter
2 Nominations
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