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Ava Gardner: American actress (1922–1990).
Born (died at age 67).
Ava Gardner has 50 credits in our database.
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Filmography (50)
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Ava Lavinia Gardner (December 24, 1922 – January 25, 1990) was an American actress during the Golden Age of Hollywood. 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. During the 1950s, Gardner established herself as a leading lady and one of the era's top stars with films like Show Boat and Pandora and the Flying Dutchman both in 1951. Gardner went on to star in a series of action adventures throughout the 1950s, including The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952), Mogambo (1953), and The Barefoot Contessa (1954). At the end of the decade she starred opposite Gregory Peck and Fred Astaire in On the Beach (1959).
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How old was Ava Gardner?
Ava Gardner was born on and passed away on at the age of 67.
What movies or shows has Ava Gardner been in?
Ava Gardner has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include A.D. (1985), Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982), Regina (1982), The Kidnapping of the President (1980), The Sentinel (1977).
Where can I find more information about Ava Gardner?
You can find more about Ava Gardner on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.