How Priscilla Presley Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

A closer look at the lasting mark left by Priscilla Presley—a timeline of influence.

Priscilla Presley is an American actress and businesswoman, best known as the ex-wife of Elvis Presley and for her role in building Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) and turning Graceland into a major tourist attraction. Her acting career includes roles in the Naked Gun film trilogy and the television series Dallas. She cofounded EPE and served as its chairperson, demonstrating her entrepreneurial skills in preserving and promoting Elvis's legacy.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Legacy & Impact

1955: Image featured on Elvis "forever" stamp

In 2015 the U.S. Postmaster General Megan Brennan and Priscilla Presley dedicated an Elvis "forever" stamp, which featured a 1955 black-and-white image shot by photographer William Speer.

1979: Portrayal in 'Elvis' TV Movie

Since 1979, Priscilla Presley has been portrayed in several films focusing on her life with Elvis, including Season Hubley in the 1979 TV movie 'Elvis'.

June 7, 1982: Graceland Opens to the Public

On June 7, 1982, Graceland opened to the public as a tourist attraction under Priscilla Presley's direction, quickly recovering its investment within a month.

1988: Portrayal in 'Elvis and Me'

Since 1979, Priscilla Presley has been portrayed in several films focusing on her life with Elvis, including Susan Walters in the 1988 TV miniseries 'Elvis and Me'.

1993: First Elvis Stamp

In 1993, Priscilla Presley dedicated the first Elvis stamp, which became the most popular stamp in the Postal Service's history.

1993: Portrayal in 'Elvis and the Colonel'

Since 1979, Priscilla Presley has been portrayed in several films focusing on her life with Elvis, including Kehli O'Byrnein in the 1993 TV movie 'Elvis and the Colonel'.

1997: Portrayal in 'Elvis Meets Nixon'

Since 1979, Priscilla Presley has been portrayed in several films focusing on her life with Elvis, including Alyson Court in 'Elvis Meets Nixon' in 1997.

2006: Portrayal in 'Elvis' TV Miniseries

Since 1979, Priscilla Presley has been portrayed in several films focusing on her life with Elvis, including Antonia Barnath in the 2006 TV miniseries 'Elvis'.

2015: Executive Producer of 'If I Can Dream'

In 2015, Priscilla Presley became the executive producer of the album 'If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra'.

2016: Portrayal in 'Shangri-La Suite'

Since 1979, Priscilla Presley has been portrayed in several films focusing on her life with Elvis, including Ashley Greene in 'Shangri-La Suite' in 2016.

August 16, 2019: Announcement of 'Agent Elvis' Series

On August 16, 2019, it was announced that Priscilla Presley, in conjunction with John Eddie and Sony Pictures, would create and produce 'Agent Elvis', a Netflix animated series.

June 15, 2022: 'Agent Elvis' Teaser Publication

On June 15, 2022, the first teaser for 'Agent Elvis' was published on the official Elvis Instagram account.

July 22, 2022: Honored by Theatre Memphis

On July 22, 2022, Theatre Memphis honored Priscilla Presley's contributions to Memphis art and tourism with a gala.

2022: Portrayal in 'Elvis' Movie

Since 1979, Priscilla Presley has been portrayed in several films focusing on her life with Elvis, including Olivia DeJonge in the 2022 'Elvis' movie.

2023: Portrayal in 'Priscilla' Movie

Since 1979, Priscilla Presley has been portrayed in several films focusing on her life with Elvis, including Cailee Spaeny in the 2023 'Priscilla' movie.