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Linda Christian - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 13, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Died | July 22, 2011 (age 87) |
| Birthplace | Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Linda Christian's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | First 'Bond girl' in the 1954 TV adaptation of Casino Royale |
Intro
Linda Christian was a Mexican film actress, best known for being the first 'Bond girl' when she appeared as Valerie Mathis in the 1954 TV adaptation of Casino Royale.
Early Life & Background
Linda Christian was born Blanca Rosa Welter in Tampico, Mexico. Her father was a Dutch executive in the oil industry, and her mother was of Mexican-Spanish-German-Irish descent. Due to her father's work, she spent her childhood in various countries, becoming fluent in several languages.
Career Highlights
- Made Hollywood debut in 1944 with the film 'Up in Arms'.
- Starred in 'Holiday in Mexico' (1946), 'Tarzan and the Mermaids' (1948), and 'Slaves of Babylon' (1953).
- Played Valerie Mathis in the 1954 TV adaptation of Casino Royale, becoming the first ever 'Bond girl'.
- Had a high-profile marriage to actor Tyrone Power.
Trivia
- Born as Blanca Rosa Welter.
- Linda Christian was multilingual, speaking English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Italian, and Russian.
- Was married to actor Tyrone Power from 1949 to 1956.
- Had two daughters, Romina Power and Taryn Power, both of whom became actresses.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Linda Christian born?
Linda Christian was born the 13 November 1923.
Where is Linda Christian from?
Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
On Her Birth-Day
About November 13th, 1923, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 13, 1923, the Rentenmark was introduced in Weimar Germany to stabilize the economy and halt hyperinflation. It replaced the Papiermark at a rate of one Rentenmark to one trillion Papiermarks.
- Day of the week: November 13th, 1923 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Georgia Blues by Ethel Waters
- Popular movie: Scaramouche directed by Rex Ingram
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