Anna Sten

Biography

Anna Sten (Ukrainian: А́нна Стен; born Anna Petrivna Fesak) was a Ukrainian-born American actress. She began her career in stage plays and films in the Soviet Union before traveling to Germany, where she starred in several films. Her performances were noticed by film producer Samuel Goldwyn, who brought her to the United States with the aim of creating a new screen personality to rival Greta Garbo. After a few unsuccessful films, Goldwyn released her from her contract. She continued to act occasionally until her final film appearance in 1962.

Known For

Arrest and Trial 1963 ★ 8.3
The Nun and the Sergeant 1962 ★ 5.0
Adventures in Paradise 1959 ★ 6.1
The Walter Winchell File 1957 ★ 7.5
Runaway Daughters 1956 ★ 4.3
Soldier of Fortune 1955 ★ 6.0
Let's Live a Little 1948 ★ 7.0
Chetniks! 1943 ★ 6.9
Three Russian Girls 1943 ★ 8.0
They Came to Blow Up America 1943 ★ 6.8
So Ends Our Night 1941 ★ 6.3
The Eternal Jew 1940 ★ 4.7
The Man I Married 1940 ★ 6.3
Exile Express 1939 ★ 7.0
The Wedding Night 1935 ★ 5.9
We Live Again 1934 ★ 6.8
Trapeze 1931 ★ 10.0
Bombs Over Monte Carlo 1931 ★ 6.4
Bookkeeper Kremke 1930 ★ 7.8
Golden Beak 1929 ★ 7.0
Glory Dealers 1929 ★ 4.5
My Son 1928 ★ 8.5
The White Eagle 1928 ★ 5.3
The Traitor 1926 ★ 5.2