- Marissa is the grandaughter of famous fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli and sister in law to actor Anthony Perkins. In the 1960's she had a stunning modelling career and was one of US Vogue's favourite cover girls. In 1971 she was casted by Luchino Visconti for his "Death in Venice" film. She also starred in Stanley Kubrick's 1975 masterpiece "Barry Lyndon".