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Anna Sten
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Ukrainian-born Soviet and American actress (1908–1993)
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Anna Sten was a female actor and screenwriter who worked in film and television. Born in Kiev, Russian Empire, on December 3, 1908, she began her work period in 1926. She held citizenship in the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, and the United States. Sten spoke and wrote in the English language, which was also her native language.
She was married to Fedor Ozep and Eugene Frenke. Sten died in New York City on November 12, 1993. Her professional contributions included roles as a film actor and television actor.
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Film & TV
Acting · Kiev, Russian Empire [now Kyiv, Ukraine]
Anna Sten (Ukrainian: А́нна Стен; born Anna Petrivna Fesak) was a Ukrainian-born American actress. She began her career in stage plays and films in the Soviet Union before traveling to Germany, where she starred in several films. Her performances were noticed by film producer Samuel Goldwyn, who brought her to the United States with the aim of creating a new screen personality to rival Greta…
Known for
- Arrest and Trial1963
- The Nun and the Sergeant — Sister Mary Joseph1962
- Adventures in Paradise — Antonia Kohlermann1959
- The Walter Winchell File1957
- Runaway Daughters — Ruth Barton1956
- Soldier of Fortune — Madame Dupree1955
- Let's Live a Little — Michele Bennett1948
- Three Russian Girls — Natasha1943
- They Came to Blow Up America — Frau Reiter1943
- Chetniks! — Lubitca Mihailovitch1943
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Anna Sten (December 3, 1908 – November 12, 1993) was a Ukrainian-born actress. She began her career in stage plays and films in Russia, before travelling to Germany, where she starred in several films. Her success in German films was noticed by the producer Samuel Goldwyn, who brought her to the United States with the aim of creating a new screen personality to rival the popularity of Greta Garbo. After a few unsuccessful films, Goldwyn released her from her contract. <a href="https://www.last.
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Key facts
- Born
- Anna Petrovna Fesak , ( 1908-12-03 ) December 3, 1908 , Kiev , Russian Empire
- Died
- November 12, 1993 (1993-11-12) (aged 84), New York City , U.S.
- Occupation
- Actress
- Years active
- 1926–1964
- Spouse s
- Boris Sten, Fedor Ozep ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1927 – 1931 ) , Eugene Frenke ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1932 – 1984 )
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- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Anna
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- Soviet Union
- Place of birth
- Kyiv
- Place of death
- New York City
- Spouse
- Eugene Frenke
- Occupation
- television actor
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Image
- Anna Sten 1927.JPG
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- Anna Sten
- date of birth
- 1908-12-03
- date of death
- 1993-11-12
- start of work period
- 1926-00-00
- writing language
- English language
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Encyclopedic overview
Anna Sten (born Anna Petrovna Fesak or Fisakova; December 3, 1908 – November 12, 1993) was a Ukrainian-born Russian-American actress. She began her career in stage plays and films in the Soviet Union, then traveled to Germany, where she starred in several films. Her performances were noticed by film producer Samuel Goldwyn, who brought her to the United States with the aim of creating a screen personality to rival Greta Garbo. After a few unsuccessful films, Goldwyn released her from her contract. She continued to act occasionally until her final film appearance in 1962.
Early life and education
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