Birthname: Ava Lavinia Gardner
| Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Dec 24, 1922 Grabtown, NC |
| Died | Jan 25, 1990 Westminster, London |
| Age | Died at 67 |
| Final Resting PlaceSunset Memorial Park | |
Ava Gardner | |
| Job | Actress |
| Years active | 1941-1986 |
| Top Roles | Baroness Natalie Ivanoff, Moira Davidson, Kitty Collins, Marie, Maria Cayetana, Duchess of Alba |
| Top Genres | Drama, Romance, Comedy, Film Adaptation, Crime, Musical |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Romance (Drama), Based on Play |
| Top Collaborators | Arthur Freed (Producer), Mark Robson (Director), John Huston (Director), Emory Parnell |
| Shares birthday with | Michael Curtiz, Ruth Chatterton, Jill Bennett see more.. |
Ava Gardner Overview:
Legendary actress, Ava Gardner, was born Ava Lavinia Gardner on Dec 24, 1922 in Grabtown, NC. Gardner died at the age of 67 on Jan 25, 1990 in Westminster, London and was laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Smithfield, Johnston County, NC.
MINI BIO:
Strikingly beautiful green-eyed brunette American actress, built by MGM into their last great sex symbol. She remained best as characters whose passionate natures ruled their destinies, but was also good at expressing cynicism and world weariness. The glamorous image persisted into her three marriages, all to entertainers: Mickey Rooney (1942-1943), bandleader Artie Shaw (1945-1947), and Frank Sinatra (1951-1957). After her cinema career was over, she appeared in the TV mini-series A.D. (1984), The Long Hot Summer (1985), and Harem (1986). She died from pneumonia. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
.Although Gardner was nominated for one Oscar, she never won a competitive Academy Award.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1953 | Best Actress | Mogambo (1953) | Eloise 'Honey Bear' Kelly | Nominated |
She was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Ava Gardner's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #98 on Oct 21, 1952.
Ava Gardner BlogHub Articles:
Burt Lancaster and Ava Gardner in director Robert Siodmak's "The Killers"
By Stephen Reginald on Aug 16, 2022 From Classic Movie ManBurt Lancaster and Ava Gardner in director Robert Siodmak's "The Killers" The Killers (1946) is an American film noir directed by Robert Siodmak and starring Burt Lancaster in his movie debut and Ava Gardner. The film co-stars Edmond O'Brien, Sam Levine, and Charles McGraw. The film is based on... Read full article
Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, and Ava Gardner star in Ernest Hemingway’s “The Snows of Kilimanjaro”
By Stephen Reginald on Nov 24, 2021 From Classic Movie ManGregory Peck, Susan Hayward, and Ava Gardner star in Ernest Hemingway’s “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) is an American drama directed by Henry King and starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, and Ava Garnder. The film is based on a short story of the s... Read full article
Classic Movie Beginner’s Guide: Ava Gardner
By 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 14, 2021 From 4 Star FilmsWe wanted to continue our ongoing series by highlighting a few of the best films of an actress we’ll be writing about in the next weeks. Ava Gardner was renowned throughout her career as one of the most alluring leading ladies in Hollywood. And although she was linked romantically with everyon... Read full article
Quote: Lena Horne on Ava Gardner
By KC on Jan 20, 2019 From Classic MoviesImage Source She didn't feel she was born to rule. She felt that life was crappy and that a lot of people got mistreated for weird reasons and she liked to see people like each other. -Lena Horne Source... Read full article
THE Ava Gardner BLOGATHON: Whistle Stop (1946)
on Dec 23, 2018 From Caftan WomanMaddy Loves Her Classic Films and her blogathons. Adding something extra special to the holidays Maddy is giving us the opportunity to celebrate Ava Gardner, who was born on Christmas Eve in 1922. Click HERE to enjoy all of the tributes to the beautiful star. 24-year-old Ava Gardner in a c... Read full article
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Ava Gardner Quotes:
[looking at Hendrik]
Pandora Reynolds: Why am I not like that?
Hendrik: Perhaps you haven't found what you want yet, perhaps you're unfulfilled. Perhaps you don't even know what you want, perhaps you're discontented. Discontentment often finds vent through malice and destruction.
Pandora Reynolds: [suddenly angry] Malice and destruction, is that what you think? Well perhaps I can find something here to destroy.
Hendrik: I'm quite certain you will.
Pandora Reynolds: Your painting of me perhaps. Would you like me to destroy your painting?
Hendrik: [calmly] If it would help to quiet your soul.
Pandora Reynolds: How long have you worked on it?
Hendrik: [still perfectly calm] Does it matter?
Pandora Reynolds: [picks up a palette knife] Shall I do it then?
Hendrik: By all means.
Pandora Reynolds: [Pandora uses the knife to scratch out the face of the painted Pandora. Hendrik watches then calmly and wordlessly comes over to inspect the damage]
[stunned by his calmness]
Pandora Reynolds: Aren't you angry?
Hendrik: I was angry once before. I can never be angry again.
Pandora Reynolds: [pause, then quietly] You've made me feel quite ashamed of myself. It's a new emotion, I'm not sure I like it.
Brandon Bourne: Whatever it was, it's over!
[He walks away and she follows]
Isabel Lorrison: Maybe it wasn;t love. Maybe it was only chemistry or the right combination or a miracle, but most people drag through their whole lives without finding it. We both know that, don't we,Bran?
Mike Campbell: I should have thought you'd have loved being a steer, Robert.
Robert Cohn: What do you mean, Mike?
Mike Campbell: Well, they lead a sort of quiet life. They never say anything important, and they're always hanging around. I should have thought you'd have enjoyed that. Aren't you going to say anything?
Lady Brett Ashley: Oh, shut up, Mike!
[She pulls his beret down on his head]
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