Anna Sten
Born December 03, 1908 (Age: 117)
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Kiev, Russian Empire [now Kyiv, Ukraine]
Biography
Anna Sten (Ukrainian: А́нна Стен; born Anna Petrivna Fesak) was a Ukrainian-born American actress. She began her career in stage plays and films in the Soviet Union before traveling to Germany, where she starred in several films. Her performances were noticed by film producer Samuel Goldwyn, who brought her to the United States with the aim of creating a new screen personality to rival Greta Garbo. After a few unsuccessful films, Goldwyn released her from her contract. She continued to act occasionally until her final film appearance in 1962.
Anna Sten (Ukrainian: А́нна Стен; born Anna Petrivna Fesak) was a Ukrainian-born American actress. She began her career in stage plays and films in the Soviet Union before traveling to Germany, where she starred in several films. Her performances were noticed by film producer Samuel Goldwyn, who brought her to the United States with the aim of creating a new screen personality to rival Greta Garbo. After a few unsuccessful films, Goldwyn released her from her contract. She continued to act occasionally until her final film appearance in 1962.
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Filmography
The Nun and the Sergeant
1962
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as Sister Mary Joseph
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Age: 53
Runaway Daughters
1956
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as Ruth Barton
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Age: 47
Soldier of Fortune
1955
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as Madame Dupree
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Age: 46
So Ends Our Night
1941
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as Lilo
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Age: 32
The Tempest
1932
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as Russen-Annya
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Age: 23
Bombs Over Monte Carlo
1931
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as Königin von Pontenero Yola I
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Age: 22
Trapeze
1931
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as Marina
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Age: 22
The Murderer Dmitri Karamazov
1931
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as Gruschenka
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Age: 22
Bookkeeper Kremke
1930
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as Lene, Kremkes ältere Tochter
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Age: 21