From
the small Swedish hamlet of Valsjobyn (pop. 150), follow Ann-Margret's
early development as a singer, dancer and entertainer. Born April
28, 1941, she came to the United States with her mother when she
was five, settling in the Chicago area. This timeline takes you
through her early life in Sweden, school years, and the beginnings
of an illustrious career.
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Ann-Margret
Olsson becomes Ann-Margret. George Burns propels her into national
prominence in Las Vegas. Her meteoric rise to stardom begins with
LIFE Magazine cover story. This period details her early film career:
"Pocketful of Miracles," "State Fair," "Bye Bye Birdie,"
"Viva Las Vegas" with Elvis Presley, "Stagecoach," and
"The Cincinnati Kid." Her fairytale marriage to Roger Smith.
TV Specials, record releases, Las Vegas nightclub act, and national
recognition as a "superstar sex symbol" punctuate Ann-Margret's life
in the fast paced sixties.
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The
Seventies truly defined Ann-Margret as an actress with Academy
Award nominations for her work in "Carnal Knowledge",
and "Tommy." A near brush with death as she tumbles from
the top of a stage during a nightclub performance almost ends
her career. Her live performances draw record crowds in the Orient,
Las Vegas and Miami. Her body of work expands with more films,
TV Specials and awards.
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This
is the decade in which Ann-Margret grows up. The eighties begin with
her winning her first Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year Award. She
tours the country with her Vegas act Her film career is full speed
ahead, and she stars in her first of several critically acclaimed
TV Dramas, and is nominated for three Best Actress Emmy's. However,
her husband Roger is stricken with Myasthenia Gravis, and Ann-Margret
is thrust into the toughest role of her career... She's in charge
of her career and Roger's battle to survive. |
A
new, mature Ann-Margret emerges in the nineties. Roger's health
stabilizes and new opportunities abound. She performs live at
the Radio City Music Hall. She tackles new characters in TV Film
Dramas and receives re-newed acclaim for her acting. She films
two classics: "Grumpy Old Men," and its sequel, "Grumpier
Old Men" with Walter Mathau, Jack Lemmon and Sophia Loren.
As you will see, Ann-Margret just gets better and better..
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