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Ava Lavinia Gardner (December 24, 1922 – January 25, 1990) was an American actress. She first signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1941 and appeared mainly in small roles until she drew critics' attention in 1946 with her performance in Robert Siodmak's film noir The Killers.
Jun 3, 2020 · Born in North Carolina, the often barefoot and always brash movie star Ava Gardner was, in the words of second husband Artie Shaw, “the most beautiful creature you ever saw.” She was...
Ava Gardner. Actress: The Night of the Iguana. Ava Lavina Gardner was born on December 24, 1922 in Grabtown, North Carolina, to Mary Elizabeth (née Baker) and Jonas Bailey Gardner.
Apr 2, 2014 · Actress Ava Gardner was a sultry beauty famous for playing femme fatale roles, and for her marriages to Frank Sinatra, Artie Shaw and Mickey Rooney.
Ava Gardner. Actress: The Night of the Iguana. Ava Lavina Gardner was born on December 24, 1922 in Grabtown, North Carolina, to Mary Elizabeth (née Baker) and Jonas Bailey Gardner. Born on a tobacco farm, where she got her lifelong love of earthy language and going barefoot, Ava grew up in the rural South.
Jan 27, 2021 · The Remarkable Story Behind Ava Gardner’s Last Portrait. How photographer Tom Zimberoff captured an iconic image: glamour queen Gardner, lounging in sweats. By Ingrid Faustino Vega.
Feb 21, 2020 · From a young girl who grew up in North Carolina to an international film star, take a look back at the incredible life of Ava Gardner in photos.
Ava Gardner, American film actress of the 1940s and ’50s who, despite her renowned beauty and sensuality, successfully resisted being typecast as a sex symbol. Among her notable films are The Killers, Mogambo, The Barefoot Contessa, and Bhowani Junction.
Mar 7, 2024 · Ava Gardner | Official Ava Gardner Website. Visit Us in Smithfield. The Ava Gardner Museum is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the life and times of Ava Gardner, one of the most iconic stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Nov 20, 2020 · Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner started things off with a bang. Walter Bellamy/Getty Images. As People magazine remembered in 2017, the lovebirds met again in 1949. Ava wasn't married, but Frank still was. He didn't let his marriage to Nancy stop him from telling Ava, "... you got prettier since last time I saw ya."
