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 rol ... es, 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.
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
2010
as Pandora Reynolds / Maria Vargas (archive footage)
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Knots Landing
as Ruth Sumner Galveston
Episodes: 7
First Aired: Dec 27, 1979
A.D.
as Agrippina
Episodes: 5
First Aired: Mar 31, 1985
The Long Hot Summer
as Minnie Littlejohn
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Oct 06, 1985
Harem
as Kadin
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Feb 09, 1986
Star Life
as Self (archive footage)
Episodes: 4
First Aired: Aug 04, 1990
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
as Self (archive footage)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 03, 2023
Intimate Portrait
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 14, 1993
What's My Line?
as Self - Mystery Guest
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Feb 02, 1950
Iconic Couples of Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: May 04, 2015
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