Ursula Andress is a Swiss television and film actress who was also a popular role model and sex symbol in her early youth. She has appeared in many British, American and Italian movies and TV shows. One of Ursula’s most notable performances was playing the role of Honey Ryder, the Bond girl in the first James Bond film, Dr. No.
She also starred in the James Bond movie, Casino Royale where she played the role of Vesper Lynd. Andress also acted in several films. The Tenth Victim, Perfect Friday, Fun in Acapulco, The Sultry Nurse, Clash of the Titans, The Southern Sun, and Max Blue. She won the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year in 1964 for her role in Dr. No.
Ursula Andress’ Bio (Age)
Born March 19, 1936 in Ostermundigen, Switzerland, Andress is one of five siblings – four sisters and one brother – to his parents. His mother, Anna Andress, was a landscape designer and his father, Rolf Andress, was a German diplomat. His father disappeared during the Second World War, after being expelled from Switzerland for political reasons. She grew up in Bern, Switzerland and did her early education there. By the age of 16, she was fluent in Italian, German and French. She moved to Paris and after a year of study she settled in Rome.
In 1954, at a party in Rome, Andress met with a film producer who was interested in her and offered to give her a screen test for a role in an Italian film. She performed satisfactorily during the test and won the opportunity to appear in the film. An American in Rome alongside Alberto Sordi. In 1955 she appeared in The Sins of Casanova where she starred opposite Gabriele Ferzetti – who would later co-star with her in a James Bond film. The same year she appeared in La Catena dell’odio.
After being convinced by the American producer, Ursula Andress moved to Hollywood to pursue her acting career. Shortly after her arrival, she signed a seven-year contract with the famous studio Paramount Pictures. However, she did not start appearing in Hollywood films immediately, as she did not speak English. In 1962, she appeared in an episode of La Strega alongside Rey.
In 1962, she got her big break and gained international fame for her role as Honey Rider in the James Bond film Dr. No. The scene in the film where she emerged from the Caribbean Sea wearing a white bikini quickly became emblematic of the history of cinema and fashion. This scene and her general role in Dr. No opened doors to several opportunities for her in the industry. His appearance in the film also won him the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year in 1964.
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In 1963, Ursula Andress played the female lead in Fun in Acapulco, an Elvis Presley musical. She appeared in several other films in the 1960s, including In Her Ears, The Tenth Victim, Once Before My Death, the Blue Max, and the Bond film Casino Royale
In the 1970s, she appeared in Perfect Friday, Red Sun, Loaded Guns, Sex with a Smile II and Stateline Motel among others. In the 1980s, she appeared in the television series Manimal, Peter the Great, The Love Boat, and Falcon Crest. She has also appeared in the movies, Clash of the Titans and Red Bells, among others.
Ursula Andress was featured in Playboy magazine seven times between 1965 and 1980. She had previously worked for famed actor James Dean before his death in 1955. She married director and actor John Derek in 1957 but they divorced in 1966. In 1979 , she met Harry Hamlin together from Clash of the Titans and they soon began a romantic relationship. They have never been married but have a son together.
Net value
Ursula Andress, an impressive film veteran’s career spans five decades with appearances in some of the biggest films of the last century. He estimated the net worth at $25 million.
Son
Andress gave birth to her only son, Dimitri Hamlin, in 1980. Dimitri Hamlin’s father is actor Harry Hamlin with whom Andress had a brief romantic affair after they met on the film set. Clash of the Titans. Dimitri Hamlin who studied at Princeton University is also an actor, DJ and model. He is known for his role in the television series My Girls (2005). He has played in many European clubs as a DJ with a passion for techno music. As a model, he modeled for Abercrombie and Fitch among other fashion houses.
Height, weight, measurements
Andress’ height is 165 cm (5 ft 5 in). His weight is 125 pounds (57 kg). The beautiful actress has measurements of 38-25-35 inches.
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