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Anna Q. Nilsson
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Swedish-American actress (1888–1974)
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Anna Q. Nilsson was a Swedish American actor, film actor, model, and dancer. Born in Ystad, Sweden, she held citizenship in both Sweden and the United States. Her native language was Swedish, and she also spoke and wrote in English. She was affiliated with the Lutheran religion.
Nilsson was married to Guy Coombs. She had significant associations with James Carroll Beckwith, Nils Asther, Gene Kelly, and Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. Her career included work in acting, as noted by her department classification. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is recognized in the Hollywood Walk Of Fame collection.
She died of heart failure in Hemet on natural causes. Her death occurred on February 11, 1974, following her birth on March 30, 1888.
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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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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
- Guy Coombs ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1916 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1917 ) J. Marshall Gunnerson ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1922 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1925 )
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Anna
- Family name
- Nilsson
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Ystad
- Place of death
- Hemet
- Occupation
- performing artist
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- Swedish
- Religion
- Lutheranism
- Image
- Anna Q Nilsson, silent film actress in 1925 - (SAYRE 7680) (cropped).jpg
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- Commons category
- Anna Q. Nilsson
- date of birth
- 1888-03-30
- date of death
- 1974-02-11
- ethnic group
- Swedish Americans
- cause of death
- heart failure
- significant person
- William S. Hart
- writing language
- English language
- name in native language
- Anna Q. Nilsson
- P12674
- Clara Haskil
- manner of death
- natural causes
- described by source
- Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon
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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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