American actress (1922–1990) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ava Lavinia Gardner (December 24, 1922 – January 25, 1990) was an American actress. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for acting in Mogambo (1953). She was in several popular movies during the 1950s, and got BAFTA Award nominations for her performances in Bhowani Junction (1956), On the Beach (1959) and The Night of the Iguana (1964).
Ava Gardner | |
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Born | Ava Lavinia Gardner December 24, 1922 |
Died | January 25, 1990 67) Westminster, London, England | (aged
Cause of death | Pneumonia |
Resting place | Sunset Memorial Park, Smithfield, North Carolina |
Education | Rock Ridge High School |
Alma mater | Atlantic Christian College |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1941–1986 |
Spouse(s) | Mickey Rooney (1942–1943) Artie Shaw (1945–1946) Frank Sinatra (1951–1957) |
She is listed as one of the American Film Institute's greatest stars of all time.[1]
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