Sonja Henie

Figure Skater

Birthday April 8, 1912

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Oslo, Norway

DEATH DATE Oct 12, 1969 (57)

#58798 Most Popular

About

Norwegian Olympic skater who acted in popular Hollywood musicals, such as The Countess of Monte Cristo.

Before Fame

Along with skating, she was a talented swimmer, equestrienne, and nationally ranked tennis player.

Trivia

She was world champion many times over for ice skating.

Family Life

She was married three times and dated Joe Louis.

Associated With

She was an Olympic gold medalist for figure skating much like Michelle Kwan.