Anna Sten

Actress

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.

Personal Info

Occupation Actress

Place of Birth Kiev, Russian Empire [now Kyiv, Ukraine]

Birthday 1908-12-03

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Filmography by Year

1962

1956

1955

1948

1943

1941

1940

1939

1936

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1934

1932

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1930

1929

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1927