Beatrice Giuditta Welles was born in New York City. She is a former child actress, known for her roles in the film "Chimes at Midnight," "Don Quixote" and the travelogue "Nella terra di Don Chisciotte." The daughter of filmmaker Orson Welles and Italian countess Paola Mori, she is a former model, radio and TV personality, as well as founder of a cosmetics line and designer of handbags and jewelry. She administers the estate of Orson Welles.