Rita Hayworth

Rita Hayworth

Actor

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.

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Date of Birth: 17 Oct 1918 (107 years)

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York

Filmography

Salome

Salome

1953IT, EN
Cover Girl

Cover Girl

1944EN
Pal Joey

Pal Joey

1957EN
You'll Never Get Rich

You'll Never Get Rich

1941EN
Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe

Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe

2022EN, FR
Blood and Sand

Blood and Sand

1941EN
Blondie on a Budget

Blondie on a Budget

1940EN
Lykke og krone

Lykke og krone

1962NO