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Anna Q. Nilsson

Acting

0.4 Popularity Mar 30, 1888 (85 years old) Ystad, Skåne län, Sweden

Anna Quirentia Nilsson was a Swedish-born actress who achieved success in American silent movies. Starring in some 200 feature films. The first Swedish actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1905, she had earned enough for a ticket across the Atlantic. In New York she was discov...

Biography

Anna Quirentia Nilsson was a Swedish-born actress who achieved success in American silent movies. Starring in some 200 feature films. The first Swedish actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1905, she had earned enough for a ticket across the Atlantic. In New York she was discovered on a thriving avenue by the famous portrait painter James Carroll Beckwith and soon she was New York's highest paid model. In 1907 she was named America's most beautiful woman and became a model for the 1910s beauty ideal, The Gibson Girl Look.

Filmography 114

1954
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Movie

as Mrs. Elcott (uncredited)

1954
1954
The Great Diamond Robbery Movie

as Nurse (uncredited)

1951
An American in Paris Movie

as Kay Jansen (uncredited)

1951
Show Boat Movie

as Seamstress (uncredited)

1951
Grounds for Marriage Movie

as Dowager at Friday Club (uncredited)

1950
Sunset Boulevard Movie

as Anna Q. Nilsson

1949
Adam's Rib Movie

as Mrs. Poynter (uncredited)

1949
In the Good Old Summertime Movie

as Woman with Harp (uncredited)

1948
1948
Fighting Father Dunne Movie

as Mrs. Olaf Knudson

1947
It Had to Be You Movie

as Saleslady at Hamilton-Cooper (uncredited)

1947
Cynthia Movie

as Miss Brady, English Teacher

1947
The Farmer's Daughter Movie

as Mrs. Holstrom

1946
The Secret Heart Movie

as Dr. Rossiger's Secretary

1943
Cry 'Havoc' Movie

as Nurse (uncredited)

1943
Headin' for God's Country Movie

as Mrs. Nilsson

1942
Crossroads Movie

as Madame Deval (uncredited)

1942
I Live on Danger Movie

as Mrs. Sherman

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday March 30, 1888 (85 years old)
Died February 11, 1974
Place of Birth Ystad, Skåne län, Sweden
Also Known As Anna Quirentia Nilsson, Annie Nilsson, Anna Nilsson
Years Active 1912 - 1954
Popularity 0.4
Career Stats
114 Total Credits
114 Movie Roles
5 Photos