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Anna Q. Nilsson

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Also known as Anna Quirentia Nilsson, Anna Nilsson

Swedish-American actress (1888–1974)

Film & TV

Acting · 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 discovered on a thriving avenue by the famous portrait painter James Carroll Beckwith and soon she was…

Known for

  • Seven Brides for Seven Brothers — Mrs. Elcott (uncredited)1954
  • The Great Diamond Robbery — Nurse (uncredited)1954
  • Seven Brides for Seven Brothers — Mrs. Elcott1954
  • The Unknown Man — (uncredited)1951
  • Grounds for Marriage — Dowager at Friday Club (uncredited)1951
  • Show Boat — Seamstress (uncredited)1951
  • An American in Paris — Kay Jansen (uncredited)1951
  • Sunset Boulevard — Anna Q. Nilsson1950
  • In the Good Old Summertime — Woman with Harp (uncredited)1949
  • Adam's Rib — Mrs. Poynter (uncredited)1949

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Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1941-06-15
Active to
1994-01-15

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Key facts

Born
Anna Quirentia Nilsson , ( 1888-03-30 ) March 30, 1888, Ystad , Sweden
Died
February 11, 1974 (1974-02-11) (aged 85), Sun City, California , U.S.
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1911 – 1954
Spouses
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Encyclopedic overview

The house where Anna Q. Nilsson was born, Trädgårdsgatan (Garden Street) in central Ystad

Anna Quirentia Nilsson (March 30, 1888 – February 11, 1974) was a Swedish-American actress who achieved success in American silent movies.

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