Ava Gardner American Actress Known for The Love Goddesses
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Biography
Ava Gardner was born on 24 December 1922 in Grabtown. She was an American actress. The date of her death is 25 January 1990; She was 67. Audiences know her from The Love Goddesses (1965) and That's Entertainment! (1974).
Her screen career on record begins in 1941 with Babes on Broadway. Ava Gardner’s credits add up to 63 films and one TV series from 1941 to 1986. Her characters include Sarah in The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966), Baroness Natalie Ivanoff in 55 Days at Peking (1963) and Brett Ashley in The Sun Also Rises (1957). The last film or series of her lifetime on record is Harem (1986).
The Killers, The Barefoot Contessa and The Snows of Kilimanjaro are listed among her notable work.
In total, she won 2 awards and earned 2 nominations. Records show Silver Shell for Best Actress in 1964 for The Night of the Iguana as her first win.
Filmography
64 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Harem | Film | |
| 1985 | A.D. | TV series | |
| 1982 | Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid | Film | |
| 1982 | Regina | Film | |
| 1981 | Priest of Love | Film | |
| 1980 | The Kidnapping of the President | Film | |
| 1979 | City on Fire | Film | |
| 1977 | The Sentinel | Film | |
| 1976 | The Blue Bird | Film | |
| 1976 | The Cassandra Crossing | Film | |
| 1975 | Permission to Kill | Film | |
| 1974 | Earthquake | Film | |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | Film | |
| 1972 | The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean | Film | |
| 1970 | Tam Lin | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Mayerling | Empress Elisabeth of Austria, Empress Elisabeth | Film |
| 1966 | The Bible: In the Beginning... | Sarah | Film |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | Film | |
| 1964 | Seven Days in May | Film | |
| 1964 | The Night of the Iguana | Film | |
| 1963 | 55 Days at Peking | Baroness Natalie Ivanoff | Film |
| 1960 | The Angel Wore Red | Film | |
| 1959 | On the Beach | Film | |
| 1958 | The Naked Maja | Film | |
| 1957 | The Little Hut | Film | |
| 1957 | The Sun Also Rises | Brett Ashley | Film |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days | Film | |
| 1956 | Bhowani Junction | Film | |
| 1954 | The Barefoot Contessa | Film | |
| 1953 | Knights of the Round Table | Guinevere | Film |
| 1953 | Mogambo | Film | |
| 1953 | Ride, Vaquero! | Film | |
| 1953 | The Band Wagon | Film | |
| 1952 | Lone Star | Film | |
| 1952 | The Snows of Kilimanjaro | Film | |
| 1951 | My Forbidden Past | Film | |
| 1951 | Pandora and the Flying Dutchman | Film | |
| 1951 | Show Boat | Film | |
| 1950 | East Side, West Side | Film | |
| 1950 | Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership | Film | |
| 1950 | The Bribe | Film | |
| 1950 | The Great Sinner | Film | |
| 1948 | One Touch of Venus | Film | |
| 1947 | Singapore | Film | |
| 1947 | The Hucksters | Film | |
| 1946 | The Killers | Film | |
| 1946 | Whistle Stop | Film | |
| 1945 | She Went to the Races | Film | |
| 1944 | Maisie Goes to Reno | Film | |
| 1944 | Music for Millions | Film | |
| 1944 | Two Girls and a Sailor | Film | |
| 1943 | DuBarry Was a Lady | Film | |
| 1943 | Ghosts on the Loose | Film | |
| 1943 | Hitler's Madman | Film | |
| 1943 | Lost Angel | Film | |
| 1943 | Pilot #5 | Film | |
| 1943 | Young Ideas | Film | |
| 1942 | Calling Dr. Gillespie | Film | |
| 1942 | Kid Glove Killer | Film | |
| 1942 | Reunion in France | Film | |
| 1942 | We Were Dancing | Film | |
| 1941 | Babes on Broadway | Film | |
| 1941 | H. M. Pulham | Film | |
| 1941 | Shadow of the Thin Man | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 2 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Silver Shell for Best Actress | The Night of the Iguana | Won |
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1964 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | The Night of the Iguana | Nominated |
| 1954 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Mogambo | Nominated |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Mickey Rooney (1942 to 1943, divorced), Artie Shaw (1945 to 1946, divorced) and Frank Sinatra (1951 to 1957, divorced). Education on record includes Newport News High School and Barton College.
Ava Gardner Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Ava Gardner at the time of death?
Ava Gardner died on 25 January 1990 at the age of 67. She was born on 24 December 1922.
What is Ava Gardner known for?
Ava Gardner was known for The Love Goddesses (1965) and That's Entertainment! (1974).
What is Ava Gardner’s nationality?
Ava Gardner was American, born in Grabtown.
Who was Ava Gardner married to?
Ava Gardner’s marriages on record are to Frank Sinatra (1951 to 1957), Artie Shaw (1945 to 1946) and Mickey Rooney (1942 to 1943).
Has Ava Gardner won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Silver Shell for Best Actress (1964) for The Night of the Iguana.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q164487), accessed October 2026
- Photo: MGM · Public domain
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