Born on September 29, 1931, in Malmö, Sweden, Ekberg’s presence graced the silver screen with an allure that blended beauty, talent, and a touch of mystique. Swedish actress Anita Ekberg eating a hamburger poses for a photo on April 22, 1956 in Palm Springs, California. Swedish-born Italian actress Anita Ekberg boards an American Airlines flagship at New York International Airport, bound for Hollywood, circa 1955.