Elga Andersen was a German-American actress, best known for her roles in Elevator to the Gallows, Le Mans, and Aux frontières du possible. She was born on February 2, 1935, in Dortmund, Germany, and passed away on December 7, 1994, in New York City, New York, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Elga Andersen was previously married to Christian Girard, but the marriage ended in divorce. She later married Peter Gimbel in 1978, and they remained together until his death in 1987. Throughout her life, she was frequently pursued by royals, including Aly Khan, the King of Morocco, and Shah Reza Pahlevi of Iran. Elga had a notable encounter with Gimbel while promoting films in the early 1970s.
Career Highlights
Elga Andersen had a successful acting career, with significant roles in both European and American films. She was considered for the role of the Bond girl in “From Russia with Love,” which eventually went to Daniela Bianchi. Andersen’s filmography includes various genres, displaying her versatile acting skills and contributions to cinema.
Death and Legacy
Elga Andersen died of cancer on December 7, 1994, in New York City. Her legacy remains in the films she starred in, as she is remembered for her strong performances and charisma on screen. Despite her challenges, she carved out a space in the entertainment industry, leaving behind a rich filmography for future generations to appreciate.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ascenseur pour l’échafaud | 1958-01-29 | Frieda Bencker |
| Sex Power | 1970-07-17 | Lorelei |
| Le Mans | 1971-06-23 | Lisa Belgetti |
| Le Serpent | 1973-04-07 | Kate Cross |
| L’Œil du Monocle | 1962-11-14 | Erika Murger |
| Detenuto in attesa di giudizio | 1971-10-27 | Ingrid |
| A Global Affair | 1964-01-30 | Yvette |
| La battaglia dei Mods | 1966-08-05 | Sonia |
| Coast of Skeletons | 1965-03-19 | Elisabeth von Koltze |
| Un omicidio perfetto a termine di legge | 1971-08-20 | Monica Breda |
| Starblack | 1966-08-25 | Caroline Williams |
| DM-Killer | 1965-01-21 | Inge Möbius |
| Le Monocle noir | 1961-08-29 | Martha / Erika Murger |
| À toi de faire… mignonne | 1963-09-25 | Montana |
| Solang’ die Sterne glüh’n | 1958-07-21 | Doris Hoff |
| Ein Sarg aus Hongkong | 1964-08-21 | Stella |
| Bonjour Tristesse | 1958-01-15 | Denise |
| Les Collégiennes | 1957-05-03 | Hélène |
| Capitaine Singrid | 1968-07-03 | Singrid |
| Ist Mama nicht fabelhaft? | 1958-08-13 | Evelyn |
| Os Bandeirantes | 1960-10-29 | Elga |
| So ein Millionär hat’s schwer | 1958-12-18 | Alice Sorel |
| Più tardi Claire, più tardi… | 1968-05-01 | Claire / Ann |
| L’empire de la nuit | 1962-12-05 | Widow |
| Marchands de filles | 1957-10-04 | |
| Mourir d’amour | 1961-08-30 | |
| L’empire de la nuit | 1962-12-05 | |
| Le scorpion | 1962-09-21 | |
| Aux frontières du possible | 1971-10-04 | Berbara Andersen |
| Discorama | 1959-02-04 | Self |
| Samedi soir | 1971-01-09 | Self |