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Mitzi Gaynor (born Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber; September 4, 1931) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. Her notable films include We're Not Married!
Now a headliner in her own right, she portrayed 19th century entertainer Lotta Crabtree in the biopic Golden Girl (1951), a South Sea Islander in Down Among the Sheltering Palms (1952) and the 'Queen of Vaudeville', Eva Tanguay, in The I Don't Care Girl (1953). All were minor box-office hits.
A leading lady of light musicals, the bright-eyed Gaynor is best remembered for South Pacific (1958). She also hosted a string of successful annual musical TV specials in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Her husband, Jack Bean, was also her manager,.
Jan 26, 2024 · Mitzi Gaynor Reflects on Her Greatest Roles and Favorite Costars: ‘Every Day Is a Gift’. She’s made nearly two dozen movies, including the beloved musical South Pacific, but Mitzi Gaynor...
Mitzi was the first star client for whom Mr. Mackie designed an entire show. He would continue to design the lavish, razzle-dazzle costumes that remained a staple throughout her performing career. In 1972 Mitzi moved to the Tropicana where she opened their new Superstar Theatre.
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Apr 29, 2013 · Mitzi Gaynor on Marilyn, Sinatra, and The Beatles. The 81-year-old, who broke through in 1950s Fox musicals as a blonde bombshell who could act, sing and dance, reflects on a career that is still...
Nov 2, 2019 · Mitzi Gaynor has been playing with audiences for more than 70 years now, in movies, then on TV and in Vegas. The singer, dancer and actress talks with Mo Rocca about being wooed by Howard...
Gaynor, Mitzi (1930—) American actress, dancer, and singer who starred in the film version of South Pacific. Born Franceska Mitzie Gerber (sometimes seen Franceska Mitzi Marlene De Charney von Gerber), on September 4, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois; attended high school in Detroit, Michigan; married Jack Bean (a talent agent), on December 2, 1954.
Feb 8, 2024 · The Legend of Mitzi Gaynor. One of Hollywood's greatest stars of screen and stage, as well as numerous TV specials, the dynamo's eight-decade career, which featured countless stellar musicals...