Rita Hayworth
Acting Born: 1918-10-17 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Margarita Carmen Cansino (October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987), known by her screen name Rita Hayworth, was an American film actress and dancer of Spanish Roma and Irish descent. After going through extensive white-washing procedures, she attained fame in the 1940s as the titular femme fatale in the film noir Gilda. Being one of the most popular stars of the era, she was the top pin-up girl for American soldiers during WWII and was nicknamed "The Love Goddess". She is listed as number 19 on the American Film Institute's 50 greatest female screen legends.
Movies
The Rover
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema
Circus World
Hi, Gaucho!
Old Louisiana
Convicted
Rebellion
The Bastard
Professional Soldier
The Shadow
Salome
Separate Tables
Gilda
Pal Joey
Rat Pack
Special Inspector
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Fire Down Below
Affectionately Yours
The Poppy Is Also a Flower
