Ursula Andress

Birth Name:

Ursula Andress

Birth Place:

Ostermundigen, Bern, Switzerland

Profession

Actress

Received fifth place for the title of Top Female New Face at the 1964 Golden Laurel Awads
Decided to move to Hollywood after Marlon Brando convinced her to meet with various studio heads
Is primarily known as the first Bond Girl in the "James Bond" series of films
Is widely recognized for her portrayal of sultry vixens in films
Due to her strong accent, her voice was dubbed in the film "Dr․ No․"
Was asked by James Dean to accompany him on his ill-fated drive to San Francisco in 1955
Was the original actress chosen to portray the character Sophie in "Sophie's Choice․"

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