Ursula AndressUrsula Andress circa the 1960s.Ursula Andress (born 19 March 1936) is an actress. She was born in Ostermundigen, Berne, Switzerland. Andress was a major sex symbol of the 1960s. Fluent in English, French, Italian, German and Swiss-German, she appeared as "Honey Ryder", James Bond's object of desire in Dr. No (1962), the first James Bond film. Her stunning good looks served her well, as her introduction in Dr. No became one of the most famous Bond moments. Rising out of the Caribbean Sea singing a beautiful Calypso and tossing back her blonde hair, she spots Bond. "What are you doing here?" she asks. "Looking for shells?" "No," replies Bond, admiring her suntanned body barely covered in a white bikini, "I'm just looking." (The combination of sea, shells, and a stunning blonde has led some critics to trace the inspiration for this scene to Botticelli's Birth of Venus). Andress co-starred with Elvis Presley in the 1963 film, Fun in Acapulco and she also appeared in the parody Bond movie Casino Royale (1967) as Vesper Lynd, occasional spy, who persuades Evelyn Tremble (Peter Sellers) to carry out a mission. Her heavy accent was dubbed over by Monica Van Der Syl in Dr. No, but she used her own voice in Casino Royale. She was married only once, in 1957 to actor/director John Derek. The marriage ended in divorce in 1966. Derek then went on to marry the Andress look-alike, Bo Derek. In 1980 she had a son with actor Harry Hamlin. In 1995, Ursula Andress was chosen by Empire magazine as one of the "100 Sexiest Stars in film history." This page about Ursula Andress includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Ursula Andress News stories about Ursula Andress External links for Ursula Andress Videos for Ursula Andress Wikis about Ursula Andress Discussion Groups about Ursula Andress Blogs about Ursula Andress Images of Ursula Andress |
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In 1995, Ursula Andress was chosen by Empire magazine as one of the "100 Sexiest Stars in film history.". She has also been nominated for two Gemini Awards for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series for "Ready or Not" in 1996 and for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for "Platinum" in 1998. In 1980 she had a son with actor Harry Hamlin. Bertram has won two Gemini Awards for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series for "Ready or Not" in 1995 and for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series for "Ready or Not" in 1998. Derek then went on to marry the Andress look-alike, Bo Derek. She is currently living in Toronto. The marriage ended in divorce in 1966. Laura Maureen Bertram (born September 5, 1978) is a Canadian actress. Her credits include the TV series "Ready or Not," "Seasons of Love," and "Andromeda," and the movies "Night of the Twisters," and "Dear America: So Far From Home." She used to sing in the Canadian Children's Opera Chorus. She was married only once, in 1957 to actor/director John Derek. Andromeda (2000 -). No, but she used her own voice in Casino Royale. Soul Food (2001). Her heavy accent was dubbed over by Monica Van Der Syl in Dr. Andress co-starred with Elvis Presley in the 1963 film, Fun in Acapulco and she also appeared in the parody Bond movie Casino Royale (1967) as Vesper Lynd, occasional spy, who persuades Evelyn Tremble (Peter Sellers) to carry out a mission. "No," replies Bond, admiring her suntanned body barely covered in a white bikini, "I'm just looking." (The combination of sea, shells, and a stunning blonde has led some critics to trace the inspiration for this scene to Botticelli's Birth of Venus). "Looking for shells?". "What are you doing here?" she asks. No became one of the most famous Bond moments. Rising out of the Caribbean Sea singing a beautiful Calypso and tossing back her blonde hair, she spots Bond. Her stunning good looks served her well, as her introduction in Dr. No (1962), the first James Bond film. Fluent in English, French, Italian, German and Swiss-German, she appeared as "Honey Ryder", James Bond's object of desire in Dr. Andress was a major sex symbol of the 1960s. She was born in Ostermundigen, Berne, Switzerland. Ursula Andress (born 19 March 1936) is an actress. |