Priscilla Presley

Profession: Businesswoman and Actress

Nationality:

Biography: Priscilla Presley is an American businesswoman, actress, and the former wife of Elvis Presley. Her story includes her marriage to the "King of Rock and Roll," her transition to a career in the entertainment industry, and her successful management of Elvis Presley's legacy.

Priscilla met Elvis Presley in West Germany at age 14. They began a relationship that eventually led to her moving to Graceland and attending high school in Memphis. The couple married on May 1, 1967, and welcomed their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, the following year.

After their separation in 1972 and subsequent divorce in 1973, Priscilla embarked on various business ventures and entered the entertainment industry.

Co-founding Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE), Priscilla played a critical role in preserving Elvis's legacy, including the transformation of Graceland into a successful tourist site.

As an actress, she is known for her work in Naked Gun (1988, 1991, 1994) and Dallas (1983-1988). She has also ventured into retail with her boutique Bis & Beau and developed personal product lines.

Following her divorce from Elvis, Priscilla has been involved in notable relationships and charity work, including her long-term role as an ambassador for the Dream Foundation. She has two children, Lisa Marie Presley and Navarone Garibaldi.

Priscilla received a Doctor of Humanities degree from Rhodes College in 1998 and was honored by Theatre Memphis in 2022. She has written several books about her life with Elvis, including Elvis and Me (1985) and Elvis by the Presleys (2005).

Her life story has been the subject of films and TV movies, most recently Priscilla (2023) in which she was played by Cailee Spaeny. As of 2019, she announced her involvement in the Netflix series Agent Elvis.

Born: May 24, 1945
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Age: 79 years old

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini