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Anna Quirentia Nilsson (March 30, 1888 – February 11, 1974) was a Swedish-American actress who achieved success in American silent movies.
Her fans supported her with some 30,000 letters a month and Nilsson tried to rush her convalescence. It made a bad situation worse and doctors needed to shorten her leg. In 1931 Nilsson was back before the camera, but her stardom was unfortunately in the past.
- January 1, 1
- Ystad, Skåne län, Sweden
- January 1, 1
- Hemet, California, USA
Actress: The Greater Glory. Anna Quirentia Nilsson, popularly known as "Anna Q", who was born on March 30th, 1888, in Ystad, Sweden, emigrated to the United States in 1905. The 5'7" Nilsson used her blonde beauty to become a famous model for well-known fashion photographers and fine artists.
- March 30, 1888
- February 11, 1974
Nov 25, 2014 · Anna Q. Nilsson was a successful silent movie actress in 1920s America. Born in Sweden the enigmatic Q in her middle name stood for Quirentia – she was named for the obscure Saint Quirinius who was martyred by being beheaded in the year 116.
Apr 4, 2021 · In 1907, Anna Q Nilsson was named the most beautiful woman in America. Born in 1888 in Ystad, Southern Sweden, Anna Quirentia Nilsson emigrated to the USA and became one of the most famous actresses of her time. Her era was the golden era of the silent movies.
Swedish-born actress of the silent era. Born Anna Querentia Nilsson, in Ystad, Sweden, on March 30, 1889; died in Hemet, California, on February 11, 1974; married Guy Coombs (an actor), in 1916 (divorced); married John Gunnerson (a shoe manufacturer), in 1923 (divorced 1925).
Anna Quirentia Nilsson (March 30, 1888 – February 11, 1974) was a Swedish and American actress. She first achieved success in silent movies. She moved to the United States around 1905. She began acting in silent movies, and then moved into ones with sound.
