Elke Sommer, born Elke von Schletz, is a German actress, entertainer and artist, who has starred in many Hollywood films. She was spotted by film director Vittorio De Sica while on holiday in Italy, ...

The daughter of a Lutheran minister, Elke Sommer was born in Berlin. The family was relocated to Erlangen in Southern Germany during the war and Elke attended a prestigious grammar school. However, ...