Britt Ekland is one of the lucky ones who managed to play agent girl James Bond. She embodied this image in the film "The Man with the Golden Gun", released in 1974. To achieve success, the actress was helped by talent and external data that perfectly corresponded to the standards of that time. What is the story of the Swede?
Britt Ekland: the beginning of the journey
The performer of the role of James Bond's girlfriend was born in Stockholm, it happened in October 1942. Britt Ekland was born in an ordinary family, the professional activity of her parents was not related to the world of cinema. However, as a child, a charming blonde began to dream about the career of an actress.
Britt graduated from the School of Dramatic Arts. For some time, the future star hone her skills on the stage of one of the Stockholm theaters, and then began acting in films.
First roles
In 1961, Britt Ekland first hit the set. The actress made her debut in the comedy drama Happy Thieves, in which she played a secondary role. Then she embodied the image of the girlfriend of the protagonist in the film “Short Summer”. Then she played Iris in the comedy “Commander,” thanks to which she first attracted the attention of viewers and directors.
After the release of the tape, “Commander” became the sought-after actress Britt Ekland. The filmography of the Swede began to actively replenish. A list of the first film and television projects with her participation is given below.
- "A song for another Christmas."
- "Behind the Fox."
- "Double".
- “How many of these thieves!”
- "Bobo."
- “The night we drove into the Minski establishment.”
- The Untouchables.
- "Stylet".
- "In the year of the Lord."
- "McCloud."
- "Cannibals."
- "Remove Carter."
- Percy.
- "Strong".
- "Endless night."
- "Psychiatric hospital."
- "Child of the night."
- "Time for love."
- "Baxter!"
- "Wicker Man."
James bond girl
Britt Ekland, whose photo can be seen in the article, once had a chance to play James Bond's girlfriend. In 1974, she starred in the film "The Man with the Golden Gun", telling another story about the adventures of the elusive agent. The actress embodied the image of a fatal beauty named Mary, who lures the famous agent into her networks.
Unfortunately, Ekland as a friend of James Bond did not like the audience and critics. The latter agreed that the actress absolutely does not go the image of a beautiful and near-by young lady, which she created in the film "The Man with the Golden Gun". As a result, Britt was on the list of the most unsuccessful friends of the famous agent. However, this did not affect her popularity.
Films and TV shows
The unsuccessful tape did not deprive fans of Britt Ekland. Films and series with the participation of the actress continued to be released.
- "The absolute threat."
- "Royal shine."
- "Fantasy Island".
- "Casanova and Company."
- "Boat of love."
- "The ring of passion."
- "Slave traders."
- "Star Cruiser Galaxy."
- "Treasures of King Solomon."
- "Prisoner of the tower."
- "Monster Club".
- "Simon and Simon."
- "Matt Houston."
- "Beloved of Satan."
- "Student vacation."
- "The moon in the constellation Scorpio."
- "Super Boy".
- "The Beverly Hills Vampire."
- "Scandal".
- "Children".
“Leks” is a television project in which the actress performed her last role at the moment. It tells of the adventures of fictional races in space.
Injury
In 2000, Ekland Britt was seriously injured. The actress was invited to the Kerrang! Festival, where an accident occurred. The star was supposed to present the prize to Marilyn Manson, however, she could not cope with the task. An unsuccessful fall led to a knee injury and damage to the wrist.
Ekland was immediately taken to a hospital, where doctors took care of her. Doctors have made every effort to help the star. However, the restoration still required significant time and financial costs. Of course, this negatively affected the career of a charming Swede.
Personal life
In 1964, Britt began dating Peter Sellers. This actor is known to the audience for the films Pink Panther, Being There, Dinner with a Kill, and Lady Killers. Some time later, they decided to get married. In 1966, Ekland and Sellers presented their joint picture, called “Behind the Fox,” to the audience. In this film, the couple performed central roles. In 1967, husband and wife played in the Bobo tape. For some time their marriage seemed safe, the news of the separation of Britt and Peter was a big surprise for fans.
In 1975, the actress began dating Rod Stewart. Unfortunately, the singer did not consider it necessary to remain faithful to his beloved. Britt left him in 1977, tired of constant betrayal. For some time, the Swede met with the director Lou Adler, and then remarried. Her choice fell on musician Slim Jim Fontoma. The second marriage of the actress lasted about eight years, the reasons for her separation from the singer remained behind the scenes. For the third time, a star from Sweden decided not to marry.
Children
Fans are also interested in whether Britt Ekland has children. In January 1965, the actress became a mother for the first time. She and actor Peter Sellers had a daughter, who was named Victoria. Victoria Sellers followed in the footsteps of her parents, although she did not achieve much success in the world of cinema. You can see it, for example, in the film "Generals", released in 1988.
In 1973, Britt became a mother for the second time. She and the director Lou Adler had a son, who received the name Nikolai. Ekland gave birth to another child in 1992, and his father is musician Slim Jim Font.
What now
For more than 15 years, the actress, who played the girl of the famous agent James Bond, has bypassed the set. Britt tries to spend as much time as possible with his children. There is no information about her further creative plans. However, fans do not lose hope for the return of their beloved actress.