Ann-Margret Olsson made her debut in ‘Pocketful of Miracles’ (1961), followed by ‘State Fair’ (1962). ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ (1963) and ‘Viva Las Vegas’ (1964) fetched her popularity. Next, Ann-Margret starred in ‘Once a Thief’ and ‘The Cincinnati Kid’ in 1965, and ‘The Swingers,’ ‘Made in Paris,’ and ‘Murderer’s Row’ in1966.
Ann-Margret featured in two ‘Ann-Margret TV-Specials’ followed by films ‘R.P.M.’ (1970), ‘C.C. and Company’ (1970), ‘The Train Robbers’ (1973). Films like ‘Carnal Knowledge’ (1971) and ‘Tommy’ (1975) earned acclaim.
Thereafter, Ann-Margret starred in ‘Joseph Andrews’ (1977), ‘Magic’ (1978), ‘Middle Age Crazy’(1980), followed by ‘I Ought to be in Pictures,’ ‘Lookin’ to Get Out,’ and ‘The Return of the Soldier,’ and then, ‘Twice in Lifetime’ (1985), and ’52 Pick-Up’ (1986).
Ann-Margret’s roles in TV-movies ‘Who Will Love My Children’ (1983) and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ (1984), and the miniseries ‘The Two Mrs. Grenvilles’ (1987) won awards and nominations.
She starred in ‘Our Sons’ (1991), ‘Newsies’ (1992), ‘Grumpy Old Men’ (1993) and the sequel, ‘Grumpier Old Men’ (1995). Her TV-films ‘Queen’ (1993), ‘Life of the Party’ (1998), and a guest-appearance in ‘Law & Order: SVU’ (2010) brought in accolades. She played supporting roles in ‘Taxi’ (2004), ‘The Break-Up’ (2006), ‘Memory’ (2005) and more.
Eric Stoner is a young poker player who is also known as the Cincinnati Kid. Since he wants to establish his reputation as the best, he eventually finds himself playing against Lancey Howard, an older player who is considered to be among the best players worldwide.
Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road is a comedy drama film, which revolves around a confused young man who is an artist. He decides to go on a road trip, and takes a highway that doesn’t exist on any map. He eventually finds himself in strange places that he has never even heard of, and also meets a half-leprechaun on the way.
After being traumatized by the horrors of the First World War, Captain Chris Baldry returns home, but has completely lost his memory. He is not even able to recognize his own wife Kitty, and his memories with her. However, he remembers and seeks a union with his former childhood lover, Margaret Grey. Although Kitty employs a psychiatrist to help him, she fears she may have lost him for good.
When ex-convict, Eddie Pedak, tries to start a new life with his family, police detective Mike Vido and Eddie’s criminal brother Walter keep complicating his life. As Eddie is sucked back into the criminal world, tragic consequences await the family.
French hit-man, Lucien Bellon, is sent to Los Angeles to kill a mobster, Kovacs. As he completes the contract, Bellon realizes that he is being hunted by another contract killer, Lenny. Trapped in a foreign country, with a hit-man and the police after him, and with only bar waitress Nancy to help him, Bellon has to find the mastermind behind the conspiracy.
The Limey follows Wilson, a tough English ex-convict who travels to Los Angeles to avenge the death of his daughter. Upon arrival, he is forced to fight against some of the toughest criminals in Los Angeles, and he also tries to find information regarding his daughter’s death.
Tommy is a satirical musical drama film which tells the story of a young boy who receives a terrible shock after seeing his stepfather murder his father over an argument. This makes him psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind. However, when he stumbles upon a pinball machine, his life takes a turn as he turns out to be a natural prodigy in the game. He soon becomes a champion and starts attracting a religious following.
Two former best friends, Max and John, who are now rivals, live in the same neighborhood. Their rivalry escalates even further, when a woman moves into the house across the street and they both start to like her.
After being tired of the constant exploitation from their bosses, a group of newspaper sellers decide to fight back to bring about a change. However, they are also met with ruthlessness from the big businesses.
Veteran football coach, Tony D'Amato, who took the Miami Sharks to the top, is struggling now with an aging team and is at odds with new young team owner Christina Pagniacci. Following repeated team injuries, when third-string quarterback Willie Beamen steals the show with his offensive display, D'Amato is forced to reevaluate his professional and personal decisions.
A teenage boy, son of Francesco Vincenzini, attempts suicide, after his feelings are rejected by Carolina, a good-looking art student. Francesco tries to confront the young woman, but she seduces him, and eventually the two get married. Although his marriage with Carolina starts making him feeling younger, he begins to neglect his family and his work.
Libby is a 19 year old girl who impulsively hitchhikes from her native New York City to Hollywood, California, to visit her estranged father who is a screenwriter. She wants to be an actress, and hopes that her father can help her in becoming a star. However, it soon turns out that her father is not doing too well in his career, and is not in a position to help anyone else.
Joe, Willie and Albert, three lifelong friends get cheated of their pension money by a bank. Therefore, they plan to rob the same bank, in order to be able to take care of themselves and their loved ones.
Max and John are two friends who like to go fishing together. They attempt to save their favorite bait shop from turning into a restaurant.
This American musical follows the Frake family as they make their way to the Texas State Fair in Dallas. The parents – Abel and Melissa – wish to win the competition they have entered into while the children – Margy and Wayne – find love in Jerry Dundee and Emily Porter respectively.
Bus Riley’s Back in Town is a drama film which revolves around the story of a young sailor who upon returning home finds that his girlfriend has got married to an older and wealthy man.
The Pleasures Seekers is a romantic comedy musical film which tells the story of three women Maggie, Fran and Susie, who are vacationing in Spain. Maggie falls for a married newsman named Paul Barton, while Fran finds herself attracted to a handsome doctor. Meanwhile, Susie receives a proposal from Emilio, a smooth-talking womanizer.
Joseph Andrews is a British period comedy film, which tells the story of an innocent 18th century villager Joseph, and his romantic misadventures.
A young woman from New York, an assistant buyer at an upscale clothing store, is sent to attend fashion shows of major European designers in Paris. She finds herself being pursued by many men including her employer's son, a handsome French designer and a columnist.
Bobby Burnett lives a simple suburban life with Sue-Ann, his wife. Although she tries to keep him happy, Bobby is dissatisfied with his life, and finds himself facing a mid-life crisis. He changes his wardrobe, buys a better car, and starts having an affair.
Art-dealer Brooke Meyers, tired of being unappreciated in the relationship, breaks up with boyfriend Gary Grobowski, a partner in bus-tour business. As neither is prepared to leave the condominium they share, both decide to continue as room-mates, but do their best to drive the other away. Then Brooke wonders whether she is fighting to save the condo or the relationship?
Alex has lost $10,000 in a poker game in New York. Realizing that he cannot pay it back, he moves to Las Vegas with his friend Jerry, hoping to amass enough cash so that he can pay back his debtors, Joey and Harry. Sure enough, they win a $500,000 victory at the tables; but what follows is not what they have planned for.
Dan and Charlie are best friends, single and co-owner of a successful marketing firm. While they are preparing for an important business deal, Dan’s ex-wife asks him to take care of their two kids while she is away. Dan agrees on the condition that Charlie must help him. But the problem is, none of them have any idea about child rearing.
The Twist is a comedy film which revolves around an American writer and his French wife who suspect each other of being unfaithful.
When the wicked Jack Frost comes up with a plan to sabotage the toy factory, it is up to Santa to stop him and also keep his family happy.
Andy Washburn, an inefficient police officer, sets out to solve a bank robbery in order to prove himself to his colleagues. He is eventually forced to seize a cab belonging to a feisty and mouthy taxi driver named Belle.
Ann-Margret Awards
| A Streetcar Named Desire | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | 1985 |
| Who Will Love My Children? | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | 1984 |
| Tommy | Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | 1976 |
| Carnal Knowledge | Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture | 1972 |
| Pocketful of Miracles | Most Promising Newcomer - Female | 1962 |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | 2010 |
