Ursula Andress is a Swiss-American actress who became an international sex symbol and one of the most iconic Bond girls in cinematic history.
Born on March 19, 1936, in Ostermundigen, Switzerland, Andress showed an early interest in acting, studying at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna before moving to Paris to pursue her dream of becoming an actress.
She initially appeared in minor roles in European films before her breakthrough came in 1962 when she was cast as the stunning and memorable “Honey Ryder” in Dr. No, the first James Bond film.
In one of the most famous scenes in cinematic history, Andress emerged from the sea in a white bikini, cementing her place in pop culture as one of the most iconic Bond girls of all time.
