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Sonja Henie (1912–1969)
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. In 1936 she would turn professional and tour with her own ice show. She was signed by 20th ...
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Died:(age 57) in en route by air to Oslo, Norway |
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Self (15 credits)
Self (15 credits)
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Stage Play: Howdy, Mr. Ice. Special production. Music by Al Stillman and Alan Moran. Lyrics by Albert Stillman and Alan Moran. Music arranged by Paul Van Loan. Choreographed by Catherine Littlefield. Assistant Choreographer: Dorothie Littlefield. Skating Director: May Judels. Stage Director: Burton McEvilly [final Broadway credit]. ... See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 6 Print Biographies | 3 Portrayals | 1 Interview | 5 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 9 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Height:
5' 3" (1.6 m)
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I want to do with skates what Fred Astaire is doing with dancing. See more »Trivia:
Became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1941. See more »Nickname:
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