Ann-Margret

Ann-Margret: Biography in Details

Who is Ann-Margret?

Ann-Margret is a Swedish-American actress, singer, plus dancer. She has appeared in Viva Las Vegas with Elvis Presley, among others.

Furthermore, she is one of the most renowned sex images and entertainers of the 1960s and past. She proceeded with her profession through the next decades and into the 21st century.

Ann-Margret: Family, Siblings, Parents, Ethnicity

How old is Ann Margret?

Ann is 79 years old. She was born on April 28, 1941, in Valsjobyn, Sweden. She came to the United States with her parents after WWII. Her father’s name was Gustav Olsson and her mother’s name was Anna Aronsson Olsson. She has no known siblings.

Similarly, her ethnicity is Swedish and her nationality is American.

Education, School/College University

Ann-Margret attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois. After that, in 1959, she enrolled at Northwestern University, where she became a member of the sorority Kappa Alpha Theta. However, she failed to graduate there.

Ann-Margret: Professional Life, Career

While performing in the lounge of the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas, Ann was given the chance to audition for Hollywood veteran George Burns. Immediately after that, he invited her to perform for a 10-night engagement at the Sahara Hotel, where the 18-year-old Ann received really great reviews.

With that, her popularity sky-rocketed and a number of offers followed, including a record contract from RCA, and a long-term film contract from 20th Century Fox.

In 1964’s Viva Las Vegas, Margret was noticed for her performance as Elvis Presley’s love interest. This was a role that people thought she played on the screen and off the screen.

Similarly, she continued to make a series of hit films, including Kitten with a Whip and The Pleasure Seekers (both in the year 1964). Although big box-office draws, Ann-Margret’s early roles exploited her sex appeal very less, including her portrayal as Karl Malden’s promiscuous wife who makes a seductive act for Steve McQueen in The Cincinnati Kid (1965).

She succeeded to shed her sex-kitten image when Mike Nichols cast her as the tragic Bobbie Templeton in 1971’s Carnal Knowledge, which featured Jack Nicholson. Her supporting role was a breakthrough dramatic performance and established her as a good actress.

Unfortunately, in 1972, while performing an extravagant opening sequence, she fell from a 22-foot platform, landing face down. After a dramatic and near-death rescue, she fell into a coma for 48 hours suffering broken bones in her face.

In addition to that, her father died. She suffered from severe depression followed by addiction. Fortunately, with her husband’s care and support, she was able to overcome it.

Her comeback was incredible. She earned Oscar nominations and Emmy nominations for her work in various movies from the early 70s to the mid-80s.

For over four decades, Ann-Margret has shown that she still has an undeniable appeal with fans and followers all around the world.

She has matured into a multi-talented entertainer, rising from the status of a kitten with a whip to one of the most respected actresses in Hollywood.

Ann-Margret: Awards, Nominations

Ann has won a lot of awards and nominations for her works throughout the years. She is a two-time Oscar-nominated actress. Similarly, she is a five-time winner of the Golden Globe Awards.

Also, she has won a Primetime Emmy Award. She has also won the Golden Apple, Golden-Boot, Laurel Awards, and many more. In total, the actress has won 17 awards and a further 24 nominations.

What is Ann-Margret’s net worth in 2024?

The popular actress has a net worth of around $20 million as of 2024. However, her annual income is under review. Her primary source of income is acting.

Ann-Margret: Rumors, Controversies, Scandals

There were rumors in the 1960s that she had an affair with Elvis Presley.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size

Ann-Margret is 5 feet 4 inches in height. Additionally, she weighs around 54 kg. However, her other body measurements remain unknown. She has green eyes and blonde hair.

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Ann-Margret has a lot of pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. However, none of them are verified. So, it is hard to tell whether she uses one of them or not but it is unlikely that she does.

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