Britt Ekland
Swedish actress and singer
Born
October 6th, 1942
83 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Sweden
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Career spanned film, television, and music. Achieved fame through roles in the films 'The Man with the Golden Gun' and 'The Night They Raided Minsky's'. Became a popular figure in the 1960s and 1970s, especially within the British film industry. Recorded several singles, with the song 'The Man I Love' being among the notable works.
Starred in 'The Man with the Golden Gun'
Featured in 'The Night They Raided Minsky's'
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