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Anna Q. Nilsson

Bio: Anna Quirentia Nilsson was a Swedish-born actress who achieved success in American silent movies. Starring in some 200 feature films
Born: Fri, Mar 30 1888
Birthplace: Ystad, Skåne län, Sweden

Death: Mon, Feb 11 1974
Anna Q. Nilsson is 85 years old
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Poster of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Anna Q. Nilsson was 66 in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as 'Mrs. Elcott (uncredited), Mrs. Elcott'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 1954
Poster of The Great Diamond Robbery
The Great Diamond Robbery
Anna Q. Nilsson was 65 in The Great Diamond Robbery as 'Nurse (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1954
Poster of The Unknown Man
The Unknown Man
Anna Q. Nilsson was 63 in The Unknown Man
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1951
Poster of An American in Paris
An American in Paris
Anna Q. Nilsson was 63 in An American in Paris as 'Kay Jansen (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1951
Poster of Show Boat
Show Boat
Anna Q. Nilsson was 63 in Show Boat as 'Seamstress (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 19 1951
Poster of Grounds for Marriage
Grounds for Marriage
Anna Q. Nilsson was 62 in Grounds for Marriage as 'Dowager at Friday Club (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1951
Poster of Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard
Anna Q. Nilsson was 62 in Sunset Boulevard as 'Anna Q. Nilsson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1950
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
Anna Q. Nilsson was 61 in Adam's Rib as 'Mrs. Poynter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1949
Poster of In the Good Old Summertime
In the Good Old Summertime
Anna Q. Nilsson was 61 in In the Good Old Summertime as 'Woman with Harp (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1949
Poster of Every Girl Should Be Married
Every Girl Should Be Married
Anna Q. Nilsson was 60 in Every Girl Should Be Married as 'Saleslady'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1948
Poster of Fighting Father Dunne
Fighting Father Dunne
Anna Q. Nilsson was 60 in Fighting Father Dunne as 'Mrs. Olaf Knudson'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 12 1948
Poster of It Had to Be You
It Had to Be You
Anna Q. Nilsson was 59 in It Had to Be You as 'Saleslady at Hamilton-Cooper (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 07 1947
Poster of Cynthia
Cynthia
Anna Q. Nilsson was 59 in Cynthia as 'Miss Brady, English Teacher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1947
Poster of The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter
Anna Q. Nilsson was 58 in The Farmer's Daughter as 'Mrs. Holstrom'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1947
Poster of The Secret Heart
The Secret Heart
Anna Q. Nilsson was 58 in The Secret Heart as 'Dr. Rossiger's Secretary'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1946
Poster of Cry 'Havoc'
Cry 'Havoc'
Anna Q. Nilsson was 55 in Cry 'Havoc' as 'Nurse (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 23 1943
Poster of Headin' for God's Country
Headin' for God's Country
Anna Q. Nilsson was 55 in Headin' for God's Country as 'Mrs. Nilsson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 1943
Poster of Crossroads
Crossroads
Anna Q. Nilsson was 54 in Crossroads as 'Madame Deval (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1942
Poster of I Live on Danger
I Live on Danger
Anna Q. Nilsson was 54 in I Live on Danger as 'Mrs. Sherman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1942
Poster of Girls' Town
Girls' Town
Anna Q. Nilsson was 53 in Girls' Town as 'Mother Lorraine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1942
Poster of They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On
Anna Q. Nilsson was 53 in They Died with Their Boots On as 'Mrs. Taipe (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1941
Poster of The Great Man's Lady
The Great Man's Lady
Anna Q. Nilsson was 53 in The Great Man's Lady as 'Paula Wales'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of Riders of the Timberline
Riders of the Timberline
Anna Q. Nilsson was 53 in Riders of the Timberline as 'Donna Ryan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 17 1941
Poster of Prison Farm
Prison Farm
Anna Q. Nilsson was 50 in Prison Farm as 'Matron Ames'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1938
Poster of Behind the Criminal
Behind the Criminal
Anna Q. Nilsson was 49 in Behind the Criminal as 'Madge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1937
Poster of Wanderer of the Wasteland
Wanderer of the Wasteland
Anna Q. Nilsson was 47 in Wanderer of the Wasteland as 'Mrs. Virey'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 09 1935
Poster of The Little Minister
The Little Minister
Anna Q. Nilsson was 46 in The Little Minister as 'Villager'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1934
Poster of School for Girls
School for Girls
Anna Q. Nilsson was 45 in School for Girls as 'Dr. Anne Galvin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1934
Poster of The World Changes
The World Changes
Anna Q. Nilsson was 45 in The World Changes as 'Mrs. Peterson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 1933
Poster of Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
Anna Q. Nilsson was 43 in Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1931
Poster of Blockade
Blockade
Anna Q. Nilsson was 40 in Blockade as 'Bess'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1928
Poster of The Whip
The Whip
Anna Q. Nilsson was 40 in The Whip as 'Iris d'Aquila'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1928
Poster of Sorrell and Son
Sorrell and Son
Anna Q. Nilsson was 39 in Sorrell and Son as 'Dora Sorrell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1927
Poster of The 13th Juror
The 13th Juror
Anna Q. Nilsson was 39 in The 13th Juror as 'Helen Marsden'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1927
Poster of Lonesome Ladies
Lonesome Ladies
Anna Q. Nilsson was 39 in Lonesome Ladies as 'Polly Fosdick'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 03 1927
Poster of Babe Comes Home
Babe Comes Home
Anna Q. Nilsson was 39 in Babe Comes Home as 'Vernie'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 22 1927
Poster of Easy Pickings
Easy Pickings
Anna Q. Nilsson was 38 in Easy Pickings as 'Mary Ryan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 20 1927
Poster of The Masked Woman
The Masked Woman
Anna Q. Nilsson was 38 in The Masked Woman as 'Diane Delatour'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1927
Poster of Midnight Lovers
Midnight Lovers
Anna Q. Nilsson was 38 in Midnight Lovers as 'Diana Fothergill'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 25 1926
Poster of Miss Nobody
Miss Nobody
Anna Q. Nilsson was 38 in Miss Nobody as 'Barbara Brown'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 27 1926
Poster of The Greater Glory
The Greater Glory
Anna Q. Nilsson was 38 in The Greater Glory as 'Fanny'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 02 1926
Poster of Too Much Money
Too Much Money
Anna Q. Nilsson was 37 in Too Much Money as 'Annabel Broadley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1926
Poster of The Splendid Road
The Splendid Road
Anna Q. Nilsson was 37 in The Splendid Road as 'Sandra De Hault'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1925
Poster of Winds of Chance
Winds of Chance
Anna Q. Nilsson was 37 in Winds of Chance as 'Countess Courteau'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1925
Poster of The Talker
The Talker
Anna Q. Nilsson was 37 in The Talker as 'Kate Lennox'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 24 1925
Poster of If I Marry Again
If I Marry Again
Anna Q. Nilsson was 36 in If I Marry Again as 'Alicia Wingate'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1925
Poster of Inez from Hollywood
Inez from Hollywood
Anna Q. Nilsson was 36 in Inez from Hollywood as 'Inez Laranetta'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1924
Poster of Hello, 'Frisco
Hello, 'Frisco
Anna Q. Nilsson was 36 in Hello, 'Frisco as 'Anna Q. Nilsson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 28 1924
Poster of Vanity's Price
Vanity's Price
Anna Q. Nilsson was 36 in Vanity's Price as 'Vanna du Maurier'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 1924
Poster of The Fire Patrol
The Fire Patrol
Anna Q. Nilsson was 36 in The Fire Patrol as 'Mary Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1924
Poster of The Side Show of Life
The Side Show of Life
Anna Q. Nilsson was 36 in The Side Show of Life as 'Lady Auriol Dayne'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 21 1924
Poster of Broadway After Dark
Broadway After Dark
Anna Q. Nilsson was 36 in Broadway After Dark as 'Helen Tremaine'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 19 1924
Poster of Flowing Gold
Flowing Gold
Anna Q. Nilsson was 35 in Flowing Gold as 'Allegheny Briskow'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1924
Poster of Painted People
Painted People
Anna Q. Nilsson was 35 in Painted People as 'Leslie Carter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 1924
Poster of Enemies of Children
Enemies of Children
Anna Q. Nilsson was 35 in Enemies of Children as 'Patricia - Patsy as an adult'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1923
Poster of Thundering Dawn
Thundering Dawn
Anna Q. Nilsson was 35 in Thundering Dawn as 'Mary Rogers'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 1923
Poster of Ponjola
Ponjola
Anna Q. Nilsson was 35 in Ponjola as 'Lady Flavia Desmond'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 1923
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
Anna Q. Nilsson was 35 in Adam's Rib as 'Mrs. Michael Ramsay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 24 1923
Poster of The Spoilers
The Spoilers
Anna Q. Nilsson was 35 in The Spoilers as 'Cherry Malotte'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1923
Poster of Hollywood
Hollywood
Anna Q. Nilsson was 35 in Hollywood as 'Anna Q. Nilsson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 19 1923
Poster of The Rustle of Silk
The Rustle of Silk
Anna Q. Nilsson was 35 in The Rustle of Silk as 'Lady Feo'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 13 1923
Poster of Souls for Sale
Souls for Sale
Anna Q. Nilsson was 35 in Souls for Sale as 'Self - Celebrity Actress (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1923
Poster of The Isle of Lost Ships
The Isle of Lost Ships
Anna Q. Nilsson was 34 in The Isle of Lost Ships as 'Dorothy Fairfax'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1923
Poster of Pink Gods
Pink Gods
Anna Q. Nilsson was 34 in Pink Gods as 'Lady Margot Cork'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 1922
Poster of A Trip to Paramountown
A Trip to Paramountown
Anna Q. Nilsson was 34 in A Trip to Paramountown as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 10 1922
Poster of The Man From Home
The Man From Home
Anna Q. Nilsson was 34 in The Man From Home as 'Genevieve Granger-Simpson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1922
Poster of Three Live Ghosts
Three Live Ghosts
Anna Q. Nilsson was 33 in Three Live Ghosts as 'Ivis'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1922
Poster of Ten Nights in a Bar Room
Ten Nights in a Bar Room
Anna Q. Nilsson was 33 in Ten Nights in a Bar Room
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 1921
Poster of The Lotus Eater
The Lotus Eater
Anna Q. Nilsson was 33 in The Lotus Eater as 'Madge Vance'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 1921
Poster of The People of Värmland
The People of Värmland
Anna Q. Nilsson was 33 in The People of Värmland
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1921
Poster of Why Girls Leave Home
Why Girls Leave Home
Anna Q. Nilsson was 33 in Why Girls Leave Home as 'Anna Hedder'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 04 1921
Poster of Without Limit
Without Limit
Anna Q. Nilsson was 32 in Without Limit as 'Ember Edwards'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1921
Poster of In the Heart of a Fool
In the Heart of a Fool
Anna Q. Nilsson was 32 in In the Heart of a Fool as 'Margaret Muller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1920
Poster of The Fighting Chance
The Fighting Chance
Anna Q. Nilsson was 32 in The Fighting Chance as 'Sylvia Landis'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1920
Poster of One Hour Before Dawn
One Hour Before Dawn
Anna Q. Nilsson was 32 in One Hour Before Dawn as 'Ellen Aldrich'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 11 1920
Poster of The Toll Gate
The Toll Gate
Anna Q. Nilsson was 32 in The Toll Gate as 'Mary Brown'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1920
Poster of The 13th Commandment
The 13th Commandment
Anna Q. Nilsson was 31 in The 13th Commandment
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 17 1920
Poster of The Luck of the Irish
The Luck of the Irish
Anna Q. Nilsson was 31 in The Luck of the Irish as 'Ruth Warren'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 05 1920
Poster of Soldiers of Fortune
Soldiers of Fortune
Anna Q. Nilsson was 31 in Soldiers of Fortune as 'Alice Langham'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1919
Poster of Her Kingdom of Dreams
Her Kingdom of Dreams
Anna Q. Nilsson was 31 in Her Kingdom of Dreams as 'Carlotta Stanmore'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 1919
Poster of A Sporting Chance
A Sporting Chance
Anna Q. Nilsson was 31 in A Sporting Chance as 'Pamela Brent'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 1919
Poster of The Love Burglar
The Love Burglar
Anna Q. Nilsson was 31 in The Love Burglar as 'Joan Gray'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 1919
Poster of Venus in the East
Venus in the East
Anna Q. Nilsson was 30 in Venus in the East as 'Mrs. Pat Dyvenot'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 26 1919
Poster of Cheating Cheaters
Cheating Cheaters
Anna Q. Nilsson was 30 in Cheating Cheaters as 'Grace Palmer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 26 1919
Poster of Auction of Souls
Auction of Souls
Anna Q. Nilsson was 30 in Auction of Souls
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 19 1919
Poster of Vanity Pool
Vanity Pool
Anna Q. Nilsson was 30 in Vanity Pool as 'Carol Harper'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 07 1918
Poster of In Judgment of...
In Judgment of...
Anna Q. Nilsson was 30 in In Judgment of... as 'Mary Manners'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 12 1918
Poster of No Man's Land
No Man's Land
Anna Q. Nilsson was 30 in No Man's Land as 'Katherine Gresham'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 08 1918
Poster of The Trail To Yesterday
The Trail To Yesterday
Anna Q. Nilsson was 30 in The Trail To Yesterday
Movie Released: Mon, May 06 1918
Poster of Heart of the Sunset
Heart of the Sunset
Anna Q. Nilsson was 29 in Heart of the Sunset
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1918
Poster of Over There
Over There
Anna Q. Nilsson was 29 in Over There as 'Bettie Adams'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 1917
Poster of Seven Keys to Baldpate
Seven Keys to Baldpate
Anna Q. Nilsson was 29 in Seven Keys to Baldpate as 'Mary Norton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1917
Poster of The Inevitable
The Inevitable
Anna Q. Nilsson was 29 in The Inevitable as 'Florence Grey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 1917
Poster of Sold Out
Sold Out
Anna Q. Nilsson was 28 in Sold Out as 'Leila Austin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 05 1916
Poster of The Tight Rein
The Tight Rein
Anna Q. Nilsson was 28 in The Tight Rein as 'Amy'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 14 1916
Poster of The Supreme Sacrifice
The Supreme Sacrifice
Anna Q. Nilsson was 27 in The Supreme Sacrifice as 'Helen Chambers'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1916
Poster of The Scarlet Road
The Scarlet Road
Anna Q. Nilsson was 27 in The Scarlet Road as 'Betty Belgrave'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 1916
Poster of Her Surrender
Her Surrender
Anna Q. Nilsson was 27 in Her Surrender as 'Rhoda Courtlandt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1916
Poster of The Regeneration
The Regeneration
Anna Q. Nilsson was 27 in The Regeneration as 'Marie Deering'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 12 1915
Poster of The Haunting Fear
The Haunting Fear
Anna Q. Nilsson was 27 in The Haunting Fear as 'Diana - an Adventuress'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1915
Poster of A Sister's Burden
A Sister's Burden
Anna Q. Nilsson was 27 in A Sister's Burden as 'Ida - Nathanial's Wife'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 10 1915
Poster of The Destroyer
The Destroyer
Anna Q. Nilsson was 27 in The Destroyer as 'Helen Vedrine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1915
Poster of The Siren's Reign
The Siren's Reign
Anna Q. Nilsson was 27 in The Siren's Reign as 'Marguerite Morrison - The Other Woman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1915
Poster of The Night Operator at Buxton
The Night Operator at Buxton
Anna Q. Nilsson was 26 in The Night Operator at Buxton as 'Helen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 1915
Poster of Wolfe or the Conquest of Quebec
Wolfe or the Conquest of Quebec
Anna Q. Nilsson was 26 in Wolfe or the Conquest of Quebec as 'Mignon Mars'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 25 1914
Poster of Regeneration
Regeneration
Anna Q. Nilsson was 26 in Regeneration as 'Katherine Williams'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 11 1914
Poster of Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Anna Q. Nilsson was 25 in Uncle Tom's Cabin as 'Eliza - a Runaway Slave'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1913
Poster of The Fatal Legacy
The Fatal Legacy
Anna Q. Nilsson was 25 in The Fatal Legacy as 'Anna Halleck - Harry's Wife'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1913
Poster of Shenandoah
Shenandoah
Anna Q. Nilsson was 25 in Shenandoah as 'Gertrude Illingham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1913
Poster of A Mississippi Tragedy
A Mississippi Tragedy
Anna Q. Nilsson was 25 in A Mississippi Tragedy as 'Martha Calhoun - the Planter's Daughter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1913
Poster of The Confederate Ironclad
The Confederate Ironclad
Anna Q. Nilsson was 24 in The Confederate Ironclad as 'Elinor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1912
Poster of The Darling of the CSA
The Darling of the CSA
Anna Q. Nilsson was 24 in The Darling of the CSA as 'Agnes Lane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1912

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