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Annette Kellerman(1887-1975)

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"Queen of the Sea" Annette Kellerman 1923 Fox **I.V.
Annette Kellerman was born on 6 July 1887 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Venus of the South Seas (1924), Jephtah's Daughter: A Biblical Tragedy (1909) and Queen of the Sea (1918). She was married to James R. Sullivan. She died on 5 November 1975 in Southport, Australia.
BornJuly 6, 1887
DiedNovember 5, 1975(88)
BornJuly 6, 1887
DiedNovember 5, 1975(88)
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Known for

Annette Kellerman in Venus of the South Seas (1924)
Venus of the South Seas
5.4
  • Shona Royale
  • 1924
Jephtah's Daughter: A Biblical Tragedy (1909)
Jephtah's Daughter: A Biblical Tragedy
Short
  • Jepthah's Daughter
  • 1909
Annette Kellerman in Queen of the Sea (1918)
Queen of the Sea
6.7
  • Merrilla, Queen of the Sea
  • 1918
Annette Kellerman in A Daughter of the Gods (1916)
A Daughter of the Gods
6.8
  • Anitia - Daughter of the Gods
  • 1916

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Actress

  • Annette Kellerman in Venus of the South Seas (1924)
    Venus of the South Seas
    5.4
    • Shona Royale
    • 1924
  • Annette Kellerman in What Women Love (1920)
    What Women Love
    • Annabel Cotton
    • 1920
  • Annette Kellerman in Queen of the Sea (1918)
    Queen of the Sea
    6.7
    • Merrilla, Queen of the Sea
    • 1918
  • National Red Cross Pageant (1917)
    National Red Cross Pageant
    7.0
    • The Mediterranean - Italian episode
    • 1917
  • Annette Kellerman in A Daughter of the Gods (1916)
    A Daughter of the Gods
    6.8
    • Anitia - Daughter of the Gods
    • 1916
  • Annette Kellerman in Neptune's Daughter (1914)
    Neptune's Daughter
    5.5
    • Annette, Neptune's daughter
    • 1914
  • The Mermaid
    Short
    • Mermaid
    • 1911
  • Siren of the Sea
    Short
    • Siren of the Sea
    • 1911
  • Entombed Alive
    Short
    • 1909
  • The Gift of Youth
    Short
    • 1909
  • Jephtah's Daughter: A Biblical Tragedy (1909)
    Jephtah's Daughter: A Biblical Tragedy
    Short
    • Jepthah's Daughter
    • 1909
  • The Bride of Lammermoor: A Tragedy of Bonnie Scotland (1909)
    The Bride of Lammermoor: A Tragedy of Bonnie Scotland
    Short
    • 1909

Additional Crew

  • Victor Mature, David Brian, and Esther Williams in Million Dollar Mermaid (1952)
    Million Dollar Mermaid
    6.5
    • technical advisor (uncredited)
    • 1952

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Annette Kellermann
  • Born
    • July 6, 1887
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Died
    • November 5, 1975
    • Southport, Australia(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • James R. SullivanNovember 26, 1912 - October 30, 1975
  • Relatives
    • Maurice Kellerman(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Book: "Physical Beauty: How to Keep It".
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 16 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    A scene of hers in A Daughter of the Gods (1916) is believed to be the first nude appearance in a major movie.
  • Quotes
    [on bikinis] The bikini bathing suit is a mistake. Only two women in a million can wear it and it's a very big mistake to try.
  • Nickname
    • The Diving Venus

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  • When did Annette Kellerman die?
    November 5, 1975
  • How did Annette Kellerman die?
    Undisclosed
  • How old was Annette Kellerman when she died?
    88 years old
  • Where did Annette Kellerman die?
    Southport, Australia
  • When was Annette Kellerman born?
    July 6, 1887

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