Ginger Rogers

Description: (Actress and Dancer Best Known for Her Film ‘Kitty Foyle’)

Ginger Rogers was one of the most successful actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Captivating audiences with her performances, she became one of the highest-paid American actresses of her time. Ranked 14th on the American Film Institute’s list of Greatest Female Screen Legends, Rogers was a charming and vivacious Hollywood icon with a remarkable career. Over the course of her career, she appeared in 73 films and several Broadway productions. She played a crucial role in revolutionizing musical films in Hollywood, starring in some of the most successful movies of her era and earning widespread critical acclaim. Some of her notable films include Kitty Foyle (for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress), A Shriek in the Night, Don't Bet on Love, Week-End at the Waldorf, Heartbeat, Magnificent Doll, It Had to Be You, The Barkleys of Broadway, and Perfect Strangers. She also starred in the acclaimed Broadway musical Hello, Dolly! Beyond film and theater, Rogers made appearances in several television shows, including Glitter, Hotel, The DuPont Show with June Allyson, and What's My Line?

Overview

Birthday July 16, 1911 (Cancer)
Born In United States
Alternative names Virginia Katherine McMath
Died on April 25, 1995
Spouse/Ex- Jack Briggs (m.1943–1949), Jack Pepper (m.1929–1931), Jacques Bergerac (m.1953–1957), Lew Ayres (m.1934–1941), William Marshall (m.1961–1969)
Parents William Eddins McMath
Lela Emogene

Did you know

Did Ginger Rogers perform her own stunts in films? Yes, Ginger Rogers was known for performing many of her own stunts in films, showcasing her athleticism and versatility as a performer.
What was Ginger Rogers' approach to acting and performing that set her apart from other actresses of her time? Ginger Rogers was praised for her meticulous attention to detail and dedication to perfecting her craft, often rehearsing tirelessly to ensure that her performances were polished and memorable.
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