Biography
Who is Sydne Rome?
Early life and education
Sydne Rome was born in Akron, Ohio, on March 17, 1951. She grew up in a Jewish family in the town of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Her father was the president of a local plastics corporation. After finishing her high school education in Akron, she moved to Pittsburgh. There, she attended Carnegie Tech to pursue studies in acting.
Seeking to refine her craft, she later undertook an apprenticeship at the Pasadena Playhouse in California. This experience helped her gain attention from an agent. This led to an audition in 1968 for a role in the film Candy, though she did not secure the part. She continued her training at the Playhouse for another year before starting her film career.
Acting career
Sydne made her screen debut in 1969 with the British spy comedy Some Girls Do. Following this, she relocated to Europe and worked almost exclusively in that region for the duration of her career. She became a regular presence in Italian films, often portraying the young American character abroad. Her filmography includes roles in Spaghetti Westerns and various other European genres.
Throughout the 1970s, she appeared in projects such as Man Called Amen, What?, and The Twist. She also worked on German television and film projects. In the 1990s and 2000s, her work shifted toward Italian television movies and series. She has credits in productions like Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth, Saint Rita, and the 2023 film The Palace.
Fitness and music work
At the start of the 1980s, Sydne became a recognized icon for the aerobics trend. She capitalized on this by producing several workout videos. Also, she released an album titled Aerobic Fitness Dancing, which was produced by Frank Farian. The album was recorded in Spanish, German, and Italian to reach wider audiences.
Her musical endeavors extended beyond fitness content. She recorded the single Angelo prepotente in 1980, which she sang in Italian, English, and German. She also recorded a cover version of the song Hearts, originally a hit by Marty Balin.
Personal life
Sydne married Emilio Lari in 1973. Following this marriage, she converted to Catholicism. She eventually divorced and later married the gerontologist Roberto Bernabei. She has resided in Rome since the early 1970s. She and her second husband have two children together. Her sister was Julia Lyndon, who was a Playboy Playmate in 1977 and passed away in 2019.
In 2009, she was involved in a car accident. During the incident, the airbag in her vehicle exploded, which resulted in the disfigurement of her face.
Birthday and age
Sydne Rome was born on March 17, 1951, which makes Sydne 75 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Sydne shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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