Rita Hayworth American Actress (1918–1987)
Rita Hayworth · film actor and dancer · American
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Biography
Rita Hayworth was born on 17 October 1918 in New York City. She was an American actress. The date of her death is 14 May 1987; She was 68. The recorded cause of death is Alzheimer's disease. Among the titles she was known for are Tales of Manhattan (1942) and Circus World (1964).
Early life
She was the daughter of Eduardo Cansino, Sr. and Volga Hayworth. Her education includes Alexander Hamilton High School and Boys and Girls High School.
Career
Her screen career on record begins in 1935 with Charlie Chan in Egypt. The 1930s brought Dante's Inferno (1935) and Only Angels Have Wings (1939). Her 1940s credits include Gilda (1946) and The Lady from Shanghai (1947). During the 1950s, she worked on Pal Joey (1957) and Separate Tables (1958). Work from the 1960s includes The Poppy Is Also a Flower (1966) and The Rover (1967).
Rita Hayworth’s credits add up to 67 films from 1935 to 2012. Drama is the most frequent genre among her listed titles (3). The last film or series of her lifetime on record is The Wrath of God (1972).
Fred Astaire appears in two of her listed titles, including You Were Never Lovelier (1942) and You'll Never Get Rich (1941). Another co-star who recurs in her credits is Gary Cooper (two titles).
Recognition
Rita Hayworth received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. A nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama in 1964 for Circus World is also listed.
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Edward C. Judson (1937 to 1942), Orson Welles (1943 to 1947), Prince Aly Khan (1949 to 1953), Dick Haymes (1953 to 1955) and James Hill (1958 to 1961). She was the mother of Yasmin Aga Khan, and has 2 children in total.
Filmography
67 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen | Film | |
| 1972 | The Wrath of God | Film | |
| 1971 | Canciones para después de una guerra | Film | |
| 1971 | The Naked Zoo | Film | |
| 1970 | Road to Salina | Film | |
| 1968 | Sons of Satan | Film | |
| 1967 | The Rover | Film | |
| 1966 | The Poppy Is Also a Flower | Film | |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | Film | |
| 1965 | The Money Trap | Film | |
| 1964 | Circus World | Film | |
| 1961 | The Happy Thieves | Film | |
| 1959 | The Story on Page One | Film | |
| 1959 | They Came to Cordura | Film | |
| 1958 | Separate Tables | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Fire Down Below | Film | |
| 1957 | Pal Joey | Film | |
| 1953 | Miss Sadie Thompson | Film | |
| 1953 | Salome | Film | |
| 1952 | Affair in Trinidad | Film | |
| 1952 | Champagne safari | Film | |
| 1948 | The Loves of Carmen | Film | |
| 1947 | Down to Earth | Film | |
| 1947 | The Lady from Shanghai | Film | |
| 1946 | Gilda | Film | |
| 1945 | Tonight and Every Night | Film | |
| 1944 | Cover Girl | Film | |
| 1943 | Show Business at War | Film | |
| 1942 | My Gal Sal | Film | |
| 1942 | Tales of Manhattan | Film | |
| 1942 | You Were Never Lovelier | Film | |
| 1941 | Affectionately Yours | Film | |
| 1941 | Blood and Sand | Film | |
| 1941 | The Strawberry Blonde | Film | |
| 1941 | You'll Never Get Rich | Film | |
| 1940 | Angels Over Broadway | Film | |
| 1940 | Blondie on a Budget | Film | |
| 1940 | Music in My Heart | Film | |
| 1940 | Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 6 | Film | |
| 1940 | Susan and God | Film | |
| 1940 | The Lady in Question | Film | |
| 1939 | Homicide Bureau | Film | |
| 1939 | Only Angels Have Wings | Film | |
| 1939 | The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt | Film | |
| 1938 | Convicted | Film | |
| 1938 | Juvenile Court | Film | |
| 1938 | Special Inspector | Film | |
| 1938 | The Renegade Ranger | Film | |
| 1938 | There's Always a Woman | Film | |
| 1938 | Who Killed Gail Preston? | Film | |
| 1937 | Criminals of the Air | Film | |
| 1937 | Girls Can Play | Film | |
| 1937 | Hit the Saddle | Film | |
| 1937 | Old Louisiana | Film | |
| 1937 | Paid to Dance | Film | |
| 1937 | The Game That Kills | Film | |
| 1937 | The Shadow | Film | |
| 1937 | Trouble in Texas | Film | |
| 1936 | Dancing Pirate | Film | |
| 1936 | Human Cargo | Film | |
| 1936 | Meet Nero Wolfe | Film | |
| 1936 | Rebellion | Film | |
| 1935 | Charlie Chan in Egypt | Film | |
| 1935 | Dante's Inferno | Film | |
| 1935 | In Caliente | Film | |
| 1935 | Paddy O'Day | Film | |
| 1935 | Under the Pampas Moon | Film |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1964 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | Circus World | Nominated |
Rita Hayworth Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Rita Hayworth at the time of death?
Rita Hayworth died on 14 May 1987 at the age of 68. She was born on 17 October 1918.
What was Rita Hayworth’s cause of death?
According to Wikidata, Rita Hayworth died on 14 May 1987; the recorded cause of death is Alzheimer's disease.
What is Rita Hayworth known for?
Rita Hayworth was known for Tales of Manhattan (1942) and Circus World (1964).
What is Rita Hayworth’s nationality?
Rita Hayworth was American, born in New York City.
How tall was Rita Hayworth?
Rita Hayworth was 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
Who was Rita Hayworth married to?
Rita Hayworth’s marriages on record are to James Hill (1958 to 1961), Dick Haymes (1953 to 1955), Prince Aly Khan (1949 to 1953), Orson Welles (1943 to 1947) and Edward C. Judson (1937 to 1942).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q42745), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Columbia Pictures; photographer not identified · Public domain
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