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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).. Sonja Henie. Actress: One in a Million. 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.

In later years, following her retirement as an active skater and movie star, Sonja established an outstanding collection of modern art, resulting in the Henie-Onstad Museum and Cultural Center in Norway founded with her third husband, Neils Onstad, just prior to her death in 1969.. Sonja Henie is a member of the following lists: American film actors, 1912 births and Deaths from leukemia. Contribute Who is Sonja Henie dating? Sonja Henie boyfriend, husband list. Help us build our profile of Sonja Henie! Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.