Rita Hayworth
Acting
Born: October 17, 1918
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Margarita Carmen Cansino (October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987), known by her screen name Rita Hayworth, was an American film actress and dancer of Spanish Roma and Irish descent. After going through extensive white-washing procedures, she attained fame in the 1940s as the titular femme fatale in the film noir Gilda. Being one of the most popular stars of the era, she was the top pin-up girl for American soldiers during WWII and was nicknamed "The Love Goddess". She is listed as number 19 on the American Film Institute's 50 greatest female screen legends.
Also Known As
- The Love Goddess
- Rita Cansino
- Margarita Carmen Cansino
- Рита Хэйворт
Known For
December 24, 1947
April 25, 1946
May 15, 1939
December 18, 1958
March 22, 1944
June 25, 1964
February 04, 2012
October 25, 1957
March 19, 1953
February 21, 1941
September 11, 1967
May 30, 1941