Date of Birth: March 19, 1936
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Ursula Andress, born on March 19, 1936, in Ostermundigen, Switzerland, is a renowned Swiss actress and sex symbol who gained international fame for her role as Honey Ryder in the first James Bond film, “Dr. No” (1962). Her emergence from the sea in a white bikini has become one of the most iconic moments in cinematic history. Ursula’s career in Hollywood took off after “Dr. No,” leading to numerous roles in both European and American films. Andress grew up in Switzerland and moved to Italy at the age of 17. Her beauty and talent caught the eye of film producers, leading to her debut in Italian cinema. She later moved to Hollywood and signed a contract with Paramount Pictures. Aside from “Dr. No,” some of her notable films include “Fun in Acapulco” (1963) with Elvis Presley, “She” (1965), and “Casino Royale” (1967). Throughout her career, Andress became known not just for her acting but also for her relationships with high-profile men, including James Dean, John Derek, and Harry Hamlin, with whom she had a son. Although her prolific acting career slowed down in the 1980s, Andress remains a cultural icon and a symbol of 1960s glamour.
5 Interesting Facts about Ursula Andress
1. Ursula Andress’s role as Honey Ryder in “Dr. No” was initially offered to Julie Christie, who turned it down.
2. She won a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year in 1964.
3. Andress was one of the first actresses to negotiate for a percentage of the film’s profits, a practice that is commonplace today.
4. She was romantically linked with several famous men, including James Dean and Marlon Brando.
5. Andress has a son, Dimitri Hamlin, with actor Harry Hamlin.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ursula Andress
1. “I don’t use my body to seduce, no. I just stand there.”
2. “When I love a man, I live only for him. I think of him all day long. I want only to be with him and to make him happy.”
3. “If I don’t have room for an item, I put it in warehouses.”
4. “I was born in the sign of Aquarius. I need freedom, as much as I need air.”
5. “To fail is a natural consequence of trying, to succeed is a natural consequence of failing.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the height of her career, Ursula Andress achieved a net worth estimated to be around $25 million.
Children
Ursula Andress has one child, a son named Dimitri Hamlin, born in 1980, with actor Harry Hamlin.
Relevant Links
1. [IMDb – Ursula Andress](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000269/
2. [Wikipedia – Ursula Andress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursula_Andress
3. [Golden Globes – Ursula Andress](https://www.goldenglobes.com/person/ursula-andress
5. [Biography.com – Ursula Andress](https://www.biography.com/actor/ursula-andress
