She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960.
One of the very earliest actresses in film to achieve fame, although her name is all but unknown to audiences today.
Her middle name, Quirentia, comes from Saint Quirinus of Neuss (sometimes called Quirinus of Rome), who died March 30, A.D. 116; Nillson was born March 30, 1888.
She was the first Swedish actor or actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.