Inger Stevens

Birth Name:

Inger Stensland

Birth Place:

Stockholm, Sweden

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

After beginning to appear in TV commercials and advertisements, Stevens's first credited acting role in a 1954 episode of "Goodyear Playhouse․"
Her father, who appeared in local amateur productions, inspired Stevens to pursue a career as an actress
Worked as a dancer on a burlesque chorus line as a teenager
Quote: "A career, no matter how successful, can't put its arms around you․ You end up being like Grand Central Station with people just coming and going․ And there you are--left all alone․"
Best known for her role in the series "The Farmer's Daughter․"
Dated actor and "Man on Fire" co-star Bing Crosby in the late 1950s

1962Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
1964Golden Globe - Best TV Star - Female:Winner
1964Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Series (Lead):Nominated
1968Golden Laurel - Female Comedy Performance:Nominated

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