Sonja Henie - Actor Profile

Sonja Henie

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
24Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 8, 1912
Birth Place: Oslo, Norway

About Sonja Henie

Sonja Henie (8 April 1912 - 12 October 1969) was a Norwegian figure skater and actress.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Sonja Henie Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sonja Henie reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sonja Henie's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Sonja Henie's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains A Star Is Born World Premiere, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sonja Henie Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sonja Henie's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954) movie poster
★8.0

A Star Is Born World Premiere: Live television broadcast of the world premiere. Described by various participants as the biggest world premiere in memo

A Star Is Born World Premiere

1954•Documentary
★7.4
The White Stadium (1928) movie poster
★7.4

The White Stadium: A profile of the 1928 Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

The White Stadium

1928•Documentary
★7.0
Sun Valley Serenade (1941) movie poster
★7.0

Sun Valley Serenade: When Phil Corey's band arrives at the Idaho ski resort its pianist Ted Scott is smitten with a Norwegian refugee he has

Sun Valley Serenade

1941•Comedy
★6.8
One in a Million (1937) movie poster
★6.8

One in a Million: American theatrical manager discovers Greta Muller preparing for the Olympics in Switzerland and brings her to Madison S

One in a Million

1937•Comedy
★6.6
Thin Ice (1937) movie poster
★6.6

Thin Ice: A Swiss hotel ski instructor falls in love with a man who goes skiing every morning.

Thin Ice

1937•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Sonja Henie has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1999 Hidden Hollywood II: More Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Vaults (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1995 Sonja Henie: Queen of the Ice Self (Archival Footage) Flop Similar →
1971 I Miss Sonia Henie Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1960 Hello London herself Flop Similar →
1954 A Star Is Born World Premiere Self Super Hit Similar →
1950 Riviera Dream Sonja Henie Flop Similar →
1948 The Countess of Monte Cristo Karen Kirsten Flop Similar →
1945 It's a Pleasure Chris Linden Flop Similar →
1944 Take It or Leave It (archive footage) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1943 Wintertime Nora Ostgaard Flop Similar →
1942 Iceland Katina Jonsdottir Average Similar →
1941 Sun Valley Serenade Karen Benson Hit Similar →
1939 Everything Happens at Night Louise Norden Flop Similar →
1939 Til Vesterheimen Self Flop Similar →
1939 Second Fiddle Trudi Hovland Flop Similar →
1939 Screen Snapshots Series 18, No. 8 Sonja Henie Flop Similar →
1938 My Lucky Star Kristina Nielsen Flop Similar →
1938 Happy Landing Trudy Ericksen Flop Similar →
1937 Ali Baba Goes to Town Herself Average Similar →
1937 Thin Ice Lili Heiser Hit Similar →
1937 One in a Million Greta Müller Hit Similar →
1929 Se Norge Self Flop Similar →
1928 The White Stadium Self Hit Similar →
1927 Syv dage for Elisabeth En ung skøyteløperske (skater) Flop Similar →

Sonja Henie - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sonja Henie?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sonja Henie is "A Star Is Born World Premiere" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Sonja Henie acted in?

Sonja Henie has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sonja Henie?

Other notable films include "The White Stadium", "Sun Valley Serenade", and "One in a Million".

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