Bombshell Swiss actress who gained cinematic immortality as the first Bond girl in Dr. No. Though Ursula's looks generally outweighed her acting talent she was good enough to be cast opposite some pretty big Hollywood names such as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Peter Sellers, and Dean Martin. As Peter Cushing said about her character in the 1965 film She, "They don't make 'em like her anymore."
At one time there was actually talk of two former Mrs. Dereks (Ursula and Bo Derek) starring in a movie together, with Bo playing Ursula's daughter.
(edit) Ursula has been involved romantically with the likes of Ryan O'Neal, Warren Beatty, and Jean Paul Belmondo over the years. (edit) Ursula recently celebrated her 70th birthday at the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh. (edit) Ursula was portrayed by supermodel Heidi Klum in the 2004 TV movie The Life and Death of Peter Sellers. (edit) She was nicknamed "Ursula Undress" by Hollywood wags. (edit) Ursula has bared all for Playboy on a couple of occasions. (edit) Ursula now resides somewhere in Europe with a man named Lorenzo Rispoli. (edit) Ursula received a salary of $10,000.00 for her work on Dr. No. (edit) Ursula's measurements are 38C-26-36 according to Celebrity Sleuth magazine. (edit) Ursula remained friends with ex-husband John Derek until his death in 1999. (edit) Ursula dated James Dean before his untimely death. (edit) Ursula is 5 feet, 5 inches tall. (edit) Ursula recently sold the bikini which she wore in Dr. No at auction. The winning bidder paid 44,000 British pounds. (edit) In 1980, Ursula gave birth to a son named Dimitri. L.A. Law star Harry Hamlin is the father. Ursula and Hamlin lived together from 1978 until 1982. (edit) Ursula once appeared as the Mystery Guest on an episode of What's My Line? (edit) Ursula once had a recurring role on Falcon Crest. (edit) Ursula is fluent in English, German, French, and Italian. (edit) Ursula was married to actor/director John Derek from 1957 to 1966. (edit) Ursula co-starred with Elvis Presley in the 1963 film Fun in Acapulco. (edit) Ursula's dialogue in Dr. No was dubbed over by another actress because of her heavy accent. (edit) In 1964, Ursula won a Golden Globe as Most Promising Newcomer for her role as Honey Ryder in Dr. No. (edit) Ursula made her lasting mark in film history as the first Bond girl in Dr. No. (edit) Ursula has four sisters and one brother. (edit) Ursula's father was a diplomat. (edit) Ursula's parents were named Rolf and Anna Andress. (edit)
(edit) Ursula has been involved romantically with the likes of Ryan O'Neal, Warren Beatty, and Jean Paul Belmondo over the years. (edit) Ursula recently celebrated her 70th birthday at the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh. (edit) Ursula was portrayed by supermodel Heidi Klum in the 2004 TV movie The Life and Death of Peter Sellers. (edit) She was nicknamed "Ursula Undress" by Hollywood wags. (edit) Ursula has bared all for Playboy on a couple of occasions. (edit) Ursula now resides somewhere in Europe with a man named Lorenzo Rispoli. (edit) Ursula received a salary of $10,000.00 for her work on Dr. No. (edit) Ursula's measurements are 38C-26-36 according to Celebrity Sleuth magazine. (edit) Ursula remained friends with ex-husband John Derek until his death in 1999. (edit) Ursula dated James Dean before his untimely death. (edit) Ursula is 5 feet, 5 inches tall. (edit) Ursula recently sold the bikini which she wore in Dr. No at auction. The winning bidder paid 44,000 British pounds. (edit) In 1980, Ursula gave birth to a son named Dimitri. L.A. Law star Harry Hamlin is the father. Ursula and Hamlin lived together from 1978 until 1982. (edit) Ursula once appeared as the Mystery Guest on an episode of What's My Line? (edit) Ursula once had a recurring role on Falcon Crest. (edit) Ursula is fluent in English, German, French, and Italian. (edit) Ursula was married to actor/director John Derek from 1957 to 1966. (edit) Ursula co-starred with Elvis Presley in the 1963 film Fun in Acapulco. (edit) Ursula's dialogue in Dr. No was dubbed over by another actress because of her heavy accent. (edit) In 1964, Ursula won a Golden Globe as Most Promising Newcomer for her role as Honey Ryder in Dr. No. (edit) Ursula made her lasting mark in film history as the first Bond girl in Dr. No. (edit) Ursula has four sisters and one brother. (edit) Ursula's father was a diplomat. (edit) Ursula's parents were named Rolf and Anna Andress. (edit)
Ursula: The bikini made me a success.
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Ursula: If the role demands it, then naturally I will remove my clothes.
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