South Pacific
1958
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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! (1952), There's No Business Like Show Business (1954), The Birds and the Bees (1956), and South Pacific (1958) – for which she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best ...
September 4, 1931 · Chicago, Illinois, USA. Birth name. Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber. Height. 5′ 6″ (1.68 m) Mini Bio. It is perhaps ironic that the film for which this performer is best remembered was also her musical swansong and one of her very last motion picture appearances.
In the 90s, Gaynor's career found a new lease of life as a featured columnist for The Hollywood Reporter, chronicling the golden years. Gaynor's many accolades have included a Golden Laurel (1958). She received a star on the Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard in 1960, and, in 2017, she was inducted into the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame.
Jan 26, 2024 · January 26, 2024 at 9:22 AM · 6 min read. 1. She’s made nearly two dozen movies, including the beloved musical South Pacific, but Mitzi Gaynor has always loved performing before a live audience...
Mitzi first took the concert world by storm in 1961 at Las Vegas’ fabulous Flamingo Hotel. Her debut broke all box office records and was met with overwhelming acclaim - Life Magazine noted “Gaynor started at the top and climbed even higher”, The Los Angeles Times called her “The nation’s number one female song and dance star”- and ...
Feb 12, 2020 · Feb 12, 2020 6:30am PT. Kirk Douglas’ Former Co-Star, Mitzi Gaynor, on How He Was Always ‘the Ragman’s Son’. By Mitzi Gaynor. Everett Collection / Everett Col. Fade In: Soundstage,...
Jan 26, 2024 · Jan 26, 2024 2:55 pm ·. By LOUISE A. BARILE, REPORTING BY KATIE BRUNO. Comment. She’s made nearly two dozen movies, including the beloved musical South Pacific, but Mitzi Gaynor has always...
