From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ava Lavinia Gardner (December 24, 1922 – January 25, 1990) was an American actress. She was signed to a contract by MGM Studios in 1941 and appeared in small roles until she drew attention with her performance in The Killers (1946). She became one of Hollywood's leading actresses, considered one of the most beautiful women of her day. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her work in Mogambo (1953). She appeared in several high-pro...
Place of Birth: Grabtown, North Carolina, USA
Date of Birth: Dec 24, 1922
Date of Death: Jan 25, 1990
Ava Gardner, la gitane d'Hollywood: les années espagnoles de la Comtesse aux Pieds Nus
Herself (archive footage)
Herself - at Banquet / Clip from 1951 version of 'Show Boat' (archive footage)