The American Icon from Sweden
Ann-Margret (born Ann-Margret Olsson) is a Swedish-American actress, singer and dancer. She was born in Valsjöbyn, Jämtland County, Sweden under the Taurus sun sign. She is the daughter of Anna Regina, a housewife, and Carl Gustav Olsson, a native of Örnsköldsvik who worked with the Johnson Electrical Company. In 1946 they moved to USA and they live in outside of Chicago, Illinois, in Wilmette. She attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, and started her acting career after that. Then she enrolled at Northwestern University but did not graduate.
Ann Margret Body Measurements Table
| Date of birth | April 28, 1941 |
| Age | 83 years old |
| Breast Size | 32D |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hips | 36 inches |
| Waits | 25 inches |
| Height | 165 cm (5 feet 9 inches) |
| Weights | 119 pounds (54 kg) |
Ann Margret’s Career
Her successful performance in a Christmas show prompted RCA Records to offer her a plate contract, and 20th Century Fox to sign a movie contract.
Her first film appearance in Pocketful of Miracles brought her a Golden Globe as best female junior star in 1961. Her second film State Fair, a remake of the film musical Carnival of Love in 1945, was also successful so she turned more to acting. In 1963 she starred in the movie musical Bye Bye Birdie, a satire on the hype about Elvis Presley. The soundtracks of both movies were best-sellers. She starred alongside Elvis Presley and even sang in the 1964 musical film Great Nights in Las Vegas.
In 1971 she had a serious and sophisticated supporting role in the film The Art Celebrate alongside Jack Nicholson, which earned her an Oscar nomination and another Golden Globe. Besides her Hollywood career, she was a successful singer in Las Vegas and broke attendance records at gigs by Sammy Davis Jr. in Miami.
In 1972, she suffered a serious accident at a concert in Lake Tahoe. A stage platform plunged her into the depths. Only several operations could restore her face. Thirteen weeks later, she was back on stage. Her biggest success was in the 1975 movie Tommy, the film version of the rock opera by The Who, in which she played the mother of Roger Daltrey Tommy. She was also at the side of Anthony Hopkins in the psychological thriller Magic.
In the 1980s, she appeared in leading roles alongside Jon Voight, Walter Matthau, Gene Hackman, Glenda Jackson, Alan Alda, and Roy Scheider. She starred in action thrillers such as 52 Pick-up by Elmore Leonard and in family dramas, comedies, and romantic movies.
She was also successful as a television actor. Critics praised her performance and she won again a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy. In the 1990s, she first played in the musical Newsies, and then in the classic movie Grumpy Old Men, the love object of Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. She remained a popular television actress and persisted in movies. In 2006 we saw her as the mother of Jennifer Aniston in The Break-Up and the Tim Allen movie The Santa Clause 3.
In 1995, she was in a survey by Empire Magazine. She was one of the 100 most attractive actors in film history, coming in at tenth place. Furthermore, she was on Playboy’s list of “sexiest film stars ” at place 13. In 2010 Ann-Margret had a guest role in the television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, starring as Rita Wills. She was honored with an Emmy.
The Elvis Presley Controversy
Ann-Margret was gossiped to have a fling with actor and singer Elvis Presley when she was still married to another man.
Relationships
Ann-Margret dated and then married the actor Roger Smith on May 8, 1967. They were together until Roger’s death in 2017.
Net Worth
Ann-Margret is one of the most legendary actresses in this world. Since she has spent her whole life in front of the camera, it is then known that her net worth is about 25 million dollars.
Body Statistics Table
Ann Margret's body statistics are seen in the table below. Take a look at measurements like height and weight!
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| Bra Size (US) | 32D |
| Implants or Natural (Breasts) | N/A |
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| Dress Size (US) | N/A |