Anita Ekberg

Anita Ekberg, a Swedish actress and actor who was in Sweden during the 1950s to 1970s, appeared in many European films and American ones. Most famously, she is known for her work in the comedy-drama film "La Dolce Vita". It was a huge critical and commercial success, as having won an Oscar during the Cannes Film Festival 1960. The film was made in Skane, Sweden, she was a model before beginning her acting profession. She eventually won the Miss Sweden contest. After her move to US she was able to act in films and in small parts. The first time she had a role that was acknowledged by the director was in the movie 'Abbott and Costello Go to Mars In the film, she was an Venusian guard. The film was later awarded the Golden Globe award in the "Most Promising Newcomer," category after appearing in the film 'Blood Alley'. Her work included a variety of films such as the American-Italian war drama War and Peace, the Western "Valerie," the British crime adventure film The Man Inside and the French/Italian Drama, The Dam on the Yellow River.' She passed away in 2015 aged 85.