Anita Ekberg_
GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER Malmö - Skåne län - Sweden, Sweden
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Born
Malmö - Skåne län - Sweden
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Beauty pageant contestant, Fashion model
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Birthplace
Malmö - Skåne län - Sweden, Sweden
Eye Color
Blue
Nationality
Citizenship
Sweden
Religion
Lutheranism
Languages
English, Italian, Swedish
Spouses
Anthony Steel (1956-1959), Rik Van Nutter (1963-1975)
Parents
Gustav Fredrik Ekberg
Education
Malmö Borgarskola
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Popularity
Tier B -- 27,701 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 57 years (1953-2010)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 21
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Year context
Born in 1931 -- Empire State Building completed; Herbert Hoover was US president
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Cultural Uplift
51
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Filmography (49)
AWARDS (3)
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Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress
1956
WON
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Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress
1956
WON
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Golden Globe Awards
WON
Biography
Kerstin Anita Marianne Ekberg (29 September 1931 - 11 January 2015), known as Anita Ekberg, was a Swedish actress who worked in European and American films. She started work as a fashion model and successfully transitioned to films in mid-1950s. Known for her voluptuous figure, she is best known for playing Sylvia in La Dolce Vita (1960), with its iconic scene where she cavorts in a fountain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Anita Ekberg?
Anita Ekberg was born on and passed away on at the age of 83.
Where was Anita Ekberg born?
Anita Ekberg was born in Malmö - Skåne län - Sweden.
What movies or shows has Anita Ekberg been in?
Anita Ekberg has 49 credits in our database. Notable titles include 1960 (2010), Bambola (1996), Cattive ragazze (1992), Count Max (1991), Intervista (1987).
What is Anita Ekberg known for?
Anita Ekberg is primarily known as an actor. Kerstin Anita Marianne Ekberg (29 September 1931 - 11 January 2015), known as Anita Ekberg, was a Swedish actress who worked in European and American…
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