Ava Gardner - Wikipedia
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.
Ava Gardner - Movies, Frank Sinatra & Death - Biography
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.
The Wild Life and Many Loves of Ava Gardner - Vanity Fair
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 - IMDb
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.
Ava Gardner - Biography - IMDb
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.
Ava Gardner | Biography, Movies, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 20, 2024 · Ava Gardner (born December 24, 1922, Grabtown, North Carolina, U.S.—died January 25, 1990, London, England) was an American film actress of the 1940s and ’50s who, despite her renowned beauty and sensuality, successfully resisted being typecast as …
The Life of Film Star Ava Gardner in Photos - Harper's BAZAAR
Feb 21, 2020 · Widely recognized as one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood history, Ava Gardner left her mark during her almost 50-year film career. But her roles in movies like The Barefoot Contessa and...
Ava's Life Story | Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, NC
Ava Gardner's life story reads like a modern day Cinderella story, as a young girl she is discovered by chance by MGM and goes on to become a legend of the Golden Age fo Hollywood. Discover more about her life and career at the Ava Gardner Museum located in Smithfield, NC.
Our Story — Ava Gardner Trust
Ava received an Academy Award nomination for best actress for her role in Mogambo. She traveled around the world, 5200 air miles, promoting The Barefoot Contessa . On the Beach remains a significant social and political film relevant in today’s world.
Ava Gardner Bio | Ava Gardner Museum, Smithfield, NC
The Ava Gardner Museum is the official museum honoring the legendary star and North Carolina native, Ava Gardner. The museum holds a vast collection, the largest in the world, of one of the world’s most beautiful actresses, Ava Gardner.