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Sonja Henie was born on 8 April, 1912 in Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway], is an actress,soundtrack,writer. Discover Sonja Henie's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?

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Occupation actress,soundtrack,writer
Age 57 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 8 April, 1912
Birthday 8 April
Birthplace Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway]
Date of death 12 October, 1969
Died Place en route by air to Oslo, Norway
Nationality Norway

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Sonja Henie Height, Weight & Measurements

At 57 years old, Sonja Henie height is 5' 3" (1.6 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
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Who Is Sonja Henie's Husband?

Her husband is Niels Onstad (6 June 1956 - 12 October 1969) ( her death), Winthrop Gardner (15 September 1949 - 14 May 1956) ( divorced), Daniel Topping (4 July 1940 - 13 February 1946) ( divorced)

Family
Parents Not Available
Husband Niels Onstad (6 June 1956 - 12 October 1969) ( her death), Winthrop Gardner (15 September 1949 - 14 May 1956) ( divorced), Daniel Topping (4 July 1940 - 13 February 1946) ( divorced)
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Sonja Henie Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sonja Henie worth at the age of 57 years old? Sonja Henie’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Norway. We have estimated Sonja Henie's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

One in a Million (1936)$400,000
Thin Ice (1937)$125,000

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1928

Won 3 olympic gold medals between 1928 and 1936. She was the first skater to parlay her athletic success into a lucrative career.

1930

The picture was very successful, Sonja continued to make a series of light comedies throughout the late 1930s and early 1940s. More a testament to her skating skills and physical appearance than her acting prowess, the films were nevertheless profitable and her popularity soared. Her films' success garnered financial success for the Hollywood Ice Revues that she produced and starred every year.

1932

The daughter of a fur wholesaler in Norway, Sonja Henie received her first pair of ice skates when she was six. At 14 she was the Norwegian Skating Champion. At 15 she would win the Olympic gold medal in Skating, a feat she would repeat in 1932 and 1936.

1936

In 1936 she would turn professional and tour with her own ice show.

She was signed by 20th Century-Fox and debuted in One in a Million (1936), in which she played an ice skater.

1940

In 1940, when the Nazis invaded Norway, she was out of the country. She telegraphed her maid and told her to place a picture of her with Hitler, which he had autographed, in a prominent place in her house. When the Nazis arrived to take over the house, they saw the picture and left quickly. For the rest of the war, all of her possessions were left untouched by the Nazis.

1941

Became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1941.

1960

Her movie career wound down during the mid-'40s, but she continued skating until she retired in 1960.

1969

After her film career had run its course, Henie stayed in the public eye by producing and starring in a series of live, touring ice shows and extravaganzas until just before her death in 1969.

1976

Inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame (1976) and the International Women's Sport Hall of Fame (1982).