Ava Gardner
female
Born on December 24, 1922 (102 years old)
Passed Away on January 25, 1990
From Grabtown, North Carolina, USA
Known for Acting
Biography
Ava Lavinia Gardner (1922–1990) was a renowned American actress and one of the most iconic stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. Born on December 24, 1922, in Grabtown, North Carolina, she grew up in a rural setting before being discovered by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) in 1941. Initially cast in minor roles, her breakthrough came with the film noir classic The Killers (1946), which established her as a leading lady. Gardner's career flourished in the 1950s with notable performances in films like Mogambo (1953), for which she received an Academy Award nomination, The Barefoot Contessa (1954), and The Night of the Iguana (1964). Known for her beauty and talent, she worked with some of the most celebrated directors and actors of her time. Off-screen, Gardner's personal life attracted significant attention, including her marriages to Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw, and Frank Sinatra. She spent her later years in Spain and London, continuing to act until the mid-1980s. Ava Gardner passed away on January 25, 1990, in London, leaving behind a legacy as one of Hollywood's most enduring legends.
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Calling Dr. Gillespie
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Student (uncredited)
1942
Kid Glove Killer
1942
Reunion in France
1942
We Do It Because
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Lucretia Borgia (uncredited)
1942
This Time for Keeps
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Girl in Car Lighting Cigarette (uncredited)
1942
Sunday Punch
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Ringsider (uncredited)
1942
Mighty Lak a Goat
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Girl at Theatre Boxoffice
1942
Joe Smith, American
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Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
1942
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