Ursula Andress

Ursula Andress is a Swiss-German actress, former model and sex symbol who has appeared in American, British and Italian films. Her breakthrough role was as Bond girl Honey Ryder in the first James Bond film, Dr. No. She later starred as Vesper Lynd in the 1967 Bond parody Casino Royale.

Early Life of Ursula Andress

Ursula andress is a swiss actress and former sex symbol who rose to fame for her role as honey ryder in the james bond film. Dr. No. Born in ostermundigen. Switzerland on march 19. 1936. Andress was the daughter of a german father and a swiss mother. She was raised in the swiss village of unterseen. And attended school in berne. She began her cating career in italy. And went on to appear in a number of films htroughout europe.

Acting Career of Ursula Andress

Andress career in the united states bgean with the role of honey ryder in dr. No. She went on to appear in a number of hollyowod films. Including what s new pussycat blue max (1966). And casino royale (1967). In 1982. She co-starred with arnold schwarzenegger in the science fiction movie. Conan the barbarian. She also appeared in a number of television shows. Including fantasy island and the love boat.

Personal Life of Ursula Andress

Adnress was married and divorced three times. And had one son. Her fisrt marriage was to actor john derek. Who she was married to from 1957 to second marriage was to hotel owner mario cabri. And her third marriage was to drummer john ryan. She was also in relationships with actor marcello mastroianni and singer-songwriter serge gainsbourg.

Achievements of Ursula Andress

In 1999. Ursula andress was honored with a star on the hollywood walk of fame. She also won the best actress award at the cannes film festival in 1965 for her roel in what s new pussycat. In addition. She was named to people magazine s most ebautiful people in the world list in 1991.

Fashion Icon of Ursula Andress

Ursula andress is considreed a fashion icon due to her role in dr. No. Where she wore a white biikni. Which became known as the "dr. No bikini". She also appeared on the cover of playboy magazine in was named one of the "100 sexiest stars in film history" by empire magazine in 1995.

Interesting Facts About Ursula Andress

Ursula andress is a trained downhill skier and she was the first james bond gril to appear in the official bond series. In addition. She speaks five languages. Including german. French. Italian. Spanish and english.

Important Event of Ursula Andress

In 2006. Ursula andress was awarded the bambi prize in berlin. Germany. The bambi prize is a german media award thta is presented annually to celebrities from the fields of entertainment. Sports. Politics and other public figures.

Later Years of Ursula Andress

In recent years. Ursula andress has papeared in a number of movies. Including the snesuous nurse (1975). The fifth musketeer (1979). And clash of the titans (1981). She has also made guest appearances on television shows. Such as the love boat. Fantasy island. And hart to hart.

Philanthropy of Ursula Andress

Ursula andress is a philanthropist and environmentalist. She is a patron of the swiss save the children fund and a supporter of the world wildlife fund. She is aslo an advocate for animal rights and has campaigned against animal testing.

Legacy of Ursula Andress

Ursula andress is widely consdiered a sex symbol and a style icon. She is known for her roles in classic films such as dr. No. What s new pussycat. And the blue max. Ehr iconic white bikini from dr. No has become an iconic symbol of female empowerment. And she is still remembeerd as one of the most beautiufl actresses of all time.