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Annette Kellerman
Also known as Annette Marie Sarah Kellermann
- Born
- Jul 6, 1887
- height
- 5'4" (or 163 cm)
- body type
- Athletic
- nationality
- Australian
Career
Active 1909 – 1924
Biography
About Annette Kellerman
Annette Kellerman was a groundbreaking Australian athlete and entertainer whose career spanned swimming, writing, and film. Born in Marrickville, New South Wales, she became one of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, defying the era's bulky pantaloons. Her swimwear designs proved so popular that she launched her own fashion line, and she helped popularize synchronized swimming through her performances. She also authored a swimming manual, sharing her expertise with a wider audience. As an actress, Kellerman appeared in films such as Venus of the South Seas (1924), Jephtah's Daughter: A Biblical Tragedy (1909), and Queen of the Sea (1918). She was married to James R. Sullivan. Her athletic build and natural figure made her a notable public figure, and her legacy endures in both sport and cinema.
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Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Thursday 6th of November 1975 (age 88)
- Years Active
- 1909-1924 (started around 21 years old; 15 years active)
- Birthplace
- Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 137 lbs (or 62 kg)
- Measurements
- 35.2–26.2–37.2 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.70
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
What was her contribution to swimming fashion?
She was among the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume instead of the conventional pantaloons, and she later created her own fashion line of one-piece suits.
How did she influence synchronized swimming?
Her performances helped popularize the sport of synchronized swimming, according to her biography.
Did you know
- Kellerman's one-piece swimwear designs became so popular that she turned them into a fashion line.
- She combined a career as a professional swimmer with acting, starring in silent films like Queen of the Sea.
- Despite being known primarily for swimming, she also authored a swimming manual, sharing her techniques.
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