Ursula Andress - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 19, 1936 |
|---|---|
| Age | 90 |
| Birthplace | Ostermundigen, Bern, Switzerland |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Ursula Andress's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Honey Ryder in 'Dr. No' (1962), the first James Bond film. |
Intro
Ursula Andress is a Swiss actress and former model best known for her role as Honey Ryder in the first James Bond film, 'Dr. No' (1962). Her appearance in the famous white bikini scene made her an international sex symbol and a prominent star of the 1960s and 1970s.
Early Life & Background
Ursula Andress was born in Ostermundigen, near Bern, Switzerland. Her father was a German diplomat expelled from Switzerland for political reasons, and she grew up with her mother and siblings. Andress moved to Rome in her late teens, where she began modeling and later transitioned to acting.
Career Highlights
- Iconic debut as Honey Ryder in 'Dr. No' (1962)
- Appeared in 'Casino Royale' (1967), a James Bond parody
- Starred in 'She' (1965), 'The Blue Max' (1966), and 'Clash of the Titans' (1981)
- Named a major international sex symbol during the 1960s and 1970s
Trivia
- Her emergence from the sea in 'Dr. No' is considered one of the most famous moments in film history.
- She won a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year for 'Dr. No' (1964).
- Her dialogue in 'Dr. No' was dubbed due to her strong accent.
FAQs
People also ask
Ursula Andress is 90 years old.
Ursula Andress was born the 19 March 1936.
Ostermundigen, Bern, Switzerland.
On Her Birth-Day
About March 19th, 1936, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 19, 1936, the Great St. Patrick's Day Flood continued to devastate the northeastern United States, with over 200,000 people rendered homeless.
- Day of the week: March 19th, 1936 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: After the Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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