Ava Gardner
Acting
Ava Lavinia Gardner (December 24, 1922 – January 25, 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 roles, 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.
Known For
The Bible: In the Beginning...
Earthquake
On the Beach
The Sentinel
The Barefoot Contessa
Seven Days in May
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Mogambo
The Killers
55 Days at Peking
That's Entertainment!
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
The Cassandra Crossing
The Band Wagon
Shadow of the Thin Man
Knights of the Round Table
The Night of the Iguana
The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Show Boat
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
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