Ann-Margret

Ann-Margret is a Swedish-born American actress, singer, and dancer known for her film, television, and stage career beginning in the early 1960s.

Ann-Margret is a Swedish-born American actress, singer, and dancer known for her film, television, and stage career beginning in the early 1960s. She is especially associated with performances in films such as Viva Las Vegas, Carnal Knowledge, and Tommy, and was married to actor Roger Smith from 1967 until his death in 2017.

Early life

Ann-Margret was born Ann-Margret Olsson in Valsjöbyn, Sweden, on April 28, 1941. She later moved to the United States and began her career as a singer and dancer.

Film career

She became widely known in the 1960s and 1970s through roles in musical and dramatic films, including Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, The Cincinnati Kid, Carnal Knowledge, and Tommy. Her performances in these films showcased her talents as a singer, dancer, and actress.

Personal life

She married actor Roger Smith in 1967. He later became her manager. Sources also describe a close connection with Elvis Presley after they co-starred in Viva Las Vegas, though the extent of the relationship is reported differently across sources. Other celebrities with notable personal lives include Hailee Steinfeld and Emily Blunt.

Awards and recognition

Biographical sources credit her with multiple Golden Globe Awards, an Emmy, and several Academy Award and Grammy nominations. Other actresses with similar award recognition include Pamela Anderson and Claire Danes.