Anita Ekberg
| Born | September 29, 1931 |
| Hometown | Malmö, Sweden |
| Net worth | $100 thousand |
| Height | 5'7" (1.69m) |
| Spouse | Rik Van Nutter, Anthony Steel |
| Parents | Gustav Fredrik Ekberg |
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