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Ursula Andress, born on March 19, 1936 in Ostermundigen, Canton of Berne, Switzerland, is a screenwriter, model and film actor. Ursula Andress is 90 years old as of 2026. Recorded honors include Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress (1964) and Golden Globe Awards. Notable works include The Sensuous Nurse.
My Take
Ursula Andress occupies a rare place in film history: a single image, rising from the sea in Dr. No, that rewrote what screen iconography could be. I find it remarkable that one scene can outlast entire filmographies, yet hers did exactly that, essentially inventing the template for the Bond girl. The 1964 New Star award confirmed she was more than a striking silhouette. What interests me is the woman beyond the icon, someone who also wrote and modeled, suggesting a sharper, more self-directed intelligence than the glamour allowed audiences to see. I suspect she understood her own myth better than anyone.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ursula Andress
- Name (Japanese)
- ウルスラ・アンドレス
- Reading
- うるすら・あんどれす
- Born
- March 19, 1936 (age 90)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- Ostermundigen, Canton of Berne, Switzerland
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / model / film actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1964 Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress
- Golden Globe Awards
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Sensuous Nurse | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ursula Andress born?
Born March 19, 1936 (age 90).
Where is Ursula Andress from?
Ursula Andress is from Ostermundigen, Canton of Berne, Switzerland.
What does Ursula Andress do?
Ursula Andress works as actor, screenwriter, model, film actor.
What is Ursula Andress known for?
Notable works include The Sensuous Nurse.
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