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Inger Stevens in 1967
Born	Ingrid Stensland (1934-10-18)October 18, 1934 Stockholm, Sweden
Died	April 30, 1970(1970-04-30) (aged 35) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years active	1954–1970
Spouse(s)	Anthony Soglio ​ ​ (m. 1955; div. 1958)​ Ike Jones ​ (m. 1961)​
Awards	Best TV Star (TV Guide) – Female 1964 The Farmer's Daughter

Inger Stevens (born Ingrid Stensland; October 18, 1934 – April 30, 1970) was a talented Swedish-American actress. She was known for her work in films, on stage, and especially on television. She even won a Golden Globe Award for her acting.

Early Life and Moving to America

Inger Stevens was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 18, 1934. Her birth name was Ingrid Stensland. She was the oldest child of Per Gustaf and Lisbet Stensland. When Inger was six, her mother left the family. Soon after, her father moved to the United States. Inger and her brother Ola stayed with their family maid and then with an aunt in Sweden.

In 1944, Inger and Ola moved to the United States. They lived with their father and his new wife in New York City. Her father was studying at Columbia University at the time. When Inger was 13, her family moved to Manhattan, Kansas. There, her father taught at Kansas State University. Inger went to Manhattan High School.

At 18, Inger Stevens returned to New York City. She worked as a chorus girl and in the Garment District. She also took acting classes at the Actors Studio.

Acting Career Highlights

Stevens in 1957

Inger Stevens started her career by appearing in television shows, commercials, and plays. She got her first big chance in the 1957 film Man on Fire, where she starred with Bing Crosby.

After this, she got roles in other important films. One of these was The World, the Flesh and the Devil in 1959, where she acted alongside Harry Belafonte. However, Inger became most famous for her role in the television series The Farmer's Daughter. This show ran from 1963 to 1966, and she starred with William Windom.

Before The Farmer's Daughter, Stevens appeared in many popular TV shows. These included Bonanza, Route 66, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, and The Twilight Zone.

After The Farmer's Daughter ended in 1966, Inger Stevens acted in several more films. Some of these were A Guide for the Married Man (1967), Hang 'Em High, 5 Card Stud, and Madigan. At the time of her passing, she was working on a new detective TV series called The Most Deadly Game.

Personal Life and Interests

Inger Stevens's first husband was her agent, Anthony Soglio. They were married from 1955 to 1957.

In January 1966, she was asked to join the advisory board of the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute. This was a special honor given by the California governor, Edmund G. "Pat" Brown. She was also named the chairman of the California Council for Retarded Children. These roles showed her dedication to helping others. Her aunt, Karin Stensland Junker, was a writer known for her book The Child in the Glass Ball.

Inger Stevens later married Ike Jones in 1961. Ike Jones was the first black person to graduate from UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television. Their marriage was kept private for career reasons. After Inger's passing, her brother confirmed in court that she had hidden her marriage. A photo shows Inger and Ike attending an event together in 1968.

Filmography

Films Inger Stevens Starred In

Television Shows Inger Stevens Appeared In

Stevens appeared in two episodes of Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone (image at his home in 1960

Broadway Shows

Inger Stevens also performed on Broadway. Here are some of the plays she was in:

• Debut (1956)
• Roman Candle (1960)
• Mary, Mary (1962)

Awards and Nominations

Inger Stevens was recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations:

Images for kids

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  Inger Stevens in 1967 (from infobox)

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  Stevens in 1957

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  Stevens appeared in two episodes of Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone (image at his home in 1960)