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Sonja Henie: Biography, Facts and Career

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Sonja Henie
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Sonja Henie (8 April 1912 – 12 October 1969) was a Norwegian figure skater and film star. She was a three-time Olympic champion (1928, 1932, 1936) in women's singles, a ten-time World champion (1927–1936) and a six-time European champion (1931–1936). Henie won more Olympic and World titles than any other ladies' figure skater. She is one of only two skaters to successfully defend a ladies' singles Olympic title, the other being Katarina Witt, and her six consecutive European titles have only been matched by Witt. At the height of Henie's American acting career, she was one of the highest-paid stars in Hollywood and starred in a series of box-office hits, including Thin Ice (1937), Happy Landing (1938), My Lucky Star (1938), Second Fiddle (1939), and Sun Valley Serenade (1941).

Quick facts about Sonja Henie

  • Full name: Sonja Henie
  • Born: 1912-04-08
  • Nationality: Norway
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q204205

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Who is Sonja Henie?

Sonja Henie (8 April 1912 – 12 October 1969) was a Norwegian figure skater and film star.

What nationality is Sonja Henie?

Sonja Henie is Norway.

When was Sonja Henie born?

Sonja Henie was born on 1912-04-08.

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