Lana Turner in popular culture Lana Turner in popular culture Since her rise to fame in the 1940s, American film actress Lana Turner (19211995) has appeared and been referenced in numerous works across literature, film, art, and music. Her glamorous persona and publicized personal troubles have contributed to her recurring prevalence in popular culture. Turner first entered the popular culture lexicon under the nickname "the Sweater Girl" due to her feature film debut in "They Won't Forget" (1937), in which she appeared in a form-fitting sweater that accentuated her bust. She was the first known person to be given the nickname, which went on to
Anna Borkowska (actress) Anna Borkowska (actress) Anna Borkowska (died 2008, Tehran) was a Polish Iranian actress and vocal teacher. As a child she was forced to leave home together with some of her family members after the Soviet invasion of Poland and transported to Siberia. She was one of the Poles who managed to forced labor camp in the Soviet Union with the Anders' Army, with which she arrived in Iran. She settled in Tehran. She is best known to international audiences for her role as the kindly elderly woman who aids a determined little girl in the quest for the perfect goldfish