Annette Kellerman

Australian swimmer, vaudeville star, film actress and writer (1886–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Annette Marie Sarah Kellermann (6 July 1886 – 6 November 1975)[1] was an Australian professional swimmer, vaudeville star, film actress, and writer.

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Annette Kellermann
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Kellermann in her famous one-piece bathing suit, c. 1906
Born
Annette Marie Sarah Kellermann

(1886-07-06)6 July 1886[1]
Died6 November 1975(1975-11-06) (aged 89)
Resting placeGreat Barrier Reef
NationalityAustralian
Occupation(s)Swimmer, actress, writer
Known forSwimmer, actress, writer, Inventor of Synchronised Swimming, Pioneer of women's swimwear
Spouse
James Raymond Louis Sullivan
(m. 19121975)
Parent(s)Alice Charbonnet-Kellermann
Frederick William Kellermann
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Kellermann was one of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, instead of the then-accepted pantaloons, and inspired others to follow her example. Kellerman's swimming costumes became so popular that she started her own fashion line of one-piece bathing suits. Kellermann helped popularize the sport of synchronised swimming, and authored a swimming manual. She appeared in several movies, usually with aquatic themes, and as the star of the 1916 film A Daughter of the Gods was the first major actress to appear nude in a Hollywood production. Kellermann was an advocate of health, fitness, and natural beauty throughout her life.