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Anita Ekberg
1931–2015 · Actor
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.
Notable Noir Roles
A locksmith is pressured into crime when the mob makes him perform an elaborate bank robbery.
A detective tracking a stolen gem begins to suspect there's more to the case than just theft.
