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Sylvia Kristel - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 28, 1952 |
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| Died | October 18, 2012 (age 60) |
| Birthplace | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Sylvia Kristel's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Emmanuelle in the 'Emmanuelle' film series. |
Intro
Sylvia Kristel was a Dutch actress and model, best known internationally for her role in the popular 'Emmanuelle' film series. She gained fame in the 1970s for her portrayal of sensual characters and was a symbol of European erotic cinema.
Early Life & Background
Sylvia Kristel was born and raised in Utrecht, Netherlands. She came from a Dutch-speaking family and started her career as a model after winning the Miss TV Europe contest in 1973, which launched her into the entertainment industry.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role as Emmanuelle in the 1974 French erotic film 'Emmanuelle'.
- Starred in several sequels of 'Emmanuelle' and became an international sex symbol.
- Appeared in other notable films such as 'Private Lessons' (1981), 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' (1981), and 'Mata Hari' (1985).
- Worked in both European and American cinema, including TV appearances.
Trivia
- Kristel wrote an autobiography, 'Undressing Emmanuelle: A Memoir', published in 2006.
- She was fluent in multiple languages, including Dutch, English, French, and Italian.
- Kristel struggled publicly with substance abuse and health issues during her career.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Sylvia Kristel born?
Sylvia Kristel was born the 28 September 1952.
Where is Sylvia Kristel from?
Utrecht, Netherlands.
On Her Birth-Day
About September 28th, 1952, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 28, 1952, during the final game of the season, St. Louis Cardinals' outfielder Stan Musial made his only major league pitching appearance. Manager Eddie Stanky moved Musial from the outfield to pitch to Chicago Cubs' outfielder Frank Baumholtz, who was second in the National League batting race behind Musial. Musial's first pitch resulted in a hard grounder to third baseman Solly Hemus, which was ruled an error. Musial returned to the outfield after the brief appearance.
- Day of the week: September 28th, 1952 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Lady of Spain by Eddie Fisher
- Popular movie: High Noon directed by Fred Zinnemann
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