Anita Ekberg
ActingAbout Anita Ekberg
Kerstin Anita Marianne Ekberg (29 September 1931 - 11 January 2015), known as Anita Ekberg, was a Swedish actress who worked in European and American films. She started work as a fashion model and successfully transitioned to films in mid-1950s. Known for her voluptuous figure, she is best known for playing Sylvia in La Dolce Vita (1960), with its iconic scene where she cavorts in a fountain.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anita Ekberg reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Anita Ekberg's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anita Ekberg remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rat Pack, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Anita Ekberg Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anita Ekberg's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anita Ekberg.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rat Pack | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Girl in the Fountain | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Becoming Anita Ekberg | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | 1960 | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Federico Fellini's Autobiography | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Red Dwarf | Paola Bendoni | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Bambola | Mamma Greta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Il Conte Max | Marika | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Intervista | Anita Ekberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Seduction of Angela | Signora Rocchi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Fellini nel cestino | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Killer Nun | Sister Gertrude | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The French Sex Murders | Madame Colette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Clowns | Anita Ekberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Conjugal Debt | Ines | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Il divorzio | Flavia | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | A Candidate for a Killing | Jacqueline Monnard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Fangs of the Living Dead | Sylvia De Morel / Malenka | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium | Performer | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Night of Hate | Bessie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Woman Times Seven | Claudie | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Glass Sphinx | Paulette | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Cobra | Lou | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Pardon, Are You for or Against? | Olga, la baronessa | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Way... Way Out | Anna Soblova | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | How I Learned to Love Women | Margaret Joyce | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Alphabet Murders | Amanda Beatrice Cross | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | (Archive Footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | 4 for Texas | Elya Carlson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Call Me Bwana | Luba | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Temptation of Dr. Antonio | Anita | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Boccaccio '70 | Anita (segment "Le tentazioni del dottor Antonio") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Mongols | Hulina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | A porte chiuse | Olga Duvovich | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Little Girls and High Finance | Jeanne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | La Dolce Vita | Sylvia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Man Inside | Trudie Hall | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Screaming Mimi | Virginia Wilson / Yolanda Lange | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Paris Holiday | Zara | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Valerie | Valerie Horvat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Interpol | Gina Broger | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Man in the Vault | Flo Randall | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Hollywood or Bust | Actress Anita | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Zarak | Salma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Back from Eternity | Rena | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | War and Peace | Helene Kuragina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Artists and Models | Anita | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Blood Alley | Wei Ling | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Golden Blade | Handmaid | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Abbott and Costello Go to Mars | Venusian Guard | Flop | Similar → |
Anita Ekberg - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anita Ekberg?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anita Ekberg is "Rat Pack" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Anita Ekberg acted in?
Anita Ekberg has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anita Ekberg?
Other notable films include "La Dolce Vita", "The Cobra", and "Fellini nel cestino".