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- Josephine Borio was an actress during the "Silver Screen Era" before movies had sound. She was born in Italy and followed her brother to Hollywood to become an actress. Her brother, August Borio, worked in the publicity department for MGM. After her final film in Hollywood, she moved to New York and continued her career on stage. Her first marriage was to NY socialite Foster and produced one child, Joseph Foster. After her divorce, she moved back to California and settled in Contra Costa County, near San Francisco. She began a new career as a society column writer for one of the local newspapers. Her second marriage was to Matteo Gavotto, a successful businessman in the wine industry. Her second marriage lasted until her death at age 69 in 1975. She is buried at the Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Lafayette, CA (Contra Costa County).- IMDb mini biography by: M. Higgins
- SpousesMatteo Gavotto(1951 - 1975)Matteo Gavotto(? - March 1975) (her death)
- She was the feminine lead in FBO's "Swift Shadow," starring Ranger the dog. but, apparently because her, production had been halted, and she was replaced by Lorraine Eason at the Fremont Pass location and production was resumed. This information was found in an old newspaper clipping.
- Josephine Borio was listed as one of the most beautiful actresses of the 1920's in an article published by clickamericana.com.
- Josephine Borio was listed by Americana.com as one of the most beautiful actresses of the 1920's.
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