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Britt Ekland: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Britt Ekland? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Britt Ekland (born Britt-Marie Eklund; 6 October 1942) is a Swedish actress. She appeared in numerous films in her heyday throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including roles in The Double Man (1967), The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968), Machine Gun McCain (1969), Stiletto (1969), and the British crime film Get Carter (1971), which established her as a sex symbol. She also starred in several horror films, including The Wicker Man (1973), and she appeared as a Bond girl in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974). Ekland continued to act throughout the 1970s, with roles in films such as The Ultimate Thrill (1974), Royal Flash (1975), High Velocity (1976), and King Solomon's Treasure (1979), and into the 1980s, starring in the likes of Fraternity Vacation (1985), Moon in Scorpio (1987), and Scandal (1989). Since the early 1990s her acting work has mainly consisted of stage shows, one-off roles, cameos, and appearances on reality television. Her high-profile social life, her 1964 marriage to actor Peter Sellers, and her relationship with singer Rod Stewart attracted considerable press attention, making her one of the world's most photographed celebrities during the 1970s.

Quick facts about Britt Ekland

  • Full name: Britt Ekland
  • Born: 1942-10-06
  • Nationality: Sweden
  • Known as: Fashion figure
  • Wikidata ID: Q233837

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Who is Britt Ekland?

Britt Ekland (born Britt-Marie Eklund; 6 October 1942) is a Swedish actress.

What nationality is Britt Ekland?

Britt Ekland is Sweden.

When was Britt Ekland born?

Britt Ekland was born on 1942-10-06.

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