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Elke Sommer, international film actress, dies at 85
International actress Elke Sommer, born Elke Schletz, has passed away at the age of 85. Known for her prolific career spanning approximately 100 films and numerous television productions, Sommer was a prominent figure in global cinema during the late 20th century.
Her career was marked by her ability to work across multiple languages, as she was fluent in at least six. After being discovered by director Vittorio De Sica in Italy, she transitioned from German-language productions to major roles in British and Spanish cinema. In Spain, she holds historical significance as the first actress to wear a bikini in a Spanish film, appearing in the 1962 production Bahía de Palma.
Throughout her career, Sommer achieved significant commercial success, notably in the United Kingdom where she commanded high salaries for her work in the Carry On film series. She was also recognized for her roles alongside major stars such as Dean Martin.
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Dean Martin · Elke Sommer · Juan Bosch · Mallorca · Spain · Vittorio De Sica · Zsa Zsa Gabor
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- [● 3 SOURCES] In 1975, Sommer signed for Carry On Behind with a fee of 30,000 pounds. www.kurierverlag.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sommer was fluent in at least six languages. www.kurierverlag.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vittorio De Sica discovered Sommer during a holiday in Italy. www.kurierverlag.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Elke Sommer passed away. www.kurierverlag.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sommer filmed approximately 100 movies and various television productions. www.kurierverlag.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Baroness Elke von Schletz died at the age of 85. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.eldiadecordoba.es · www.europasur.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Elke Sommer was the first actress to wear a bikini in a Spanish film. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.eldiadecordoba.es · www.europasur.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The film Bahía de Palma was directed by Juan Bosch and filmed in Mallorca. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.eldiadecordoba.es · www.europasur.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Vittorio de Sica discovered Elke Sommer in the late 1950s. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.eldiadecordoba.es · www.europasur.es · www.granadahoy.com