
Rita Hayworth
- Date of Birth: 1918-10-17
- Date of Death: 1987-05-14
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Margarita Carmen Cansino (October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987), known by her screen name Rita Hayworth, was an American film actress and dancer of Spanish Roma and Irish descent. After going through ext... Margarita Carmen Cansino (October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987), known by her screen name Rita Hayworth, was an American film actress and dancer of Spanish Roma and Irish descent. After going through extensive white-washing procedures, she attained fame in the 1940s as the titular femme fatale in the film noir Gilda. Being one of the most popular stars of the era, she was the top pin-up girl for American soldiers during WWII and was nicknamed "The Love Goddess". She is listed as number 19 on the American Film Institute's 50 greatest female screen legends.

The Shadow
Mystery • 1937 December

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Comedy • 1968 January

Anthony Quinn: An Original
Documentary, TV Movie • 1990 September

Rita Hayworth: Dancing Into the Dream
Documentary • 1990 January

Susan and God
Comedy, Drama • 1940 June

Road to Salina
Drama, Mystery, Thriller • 1970 November

Cover Girl
Music, Comedy, Romance • 1944 March

Blood and Sand
Drama, Romance • 1941 May

Affair in Trinidad
Romance, Thriller, Mystery • 1952 July

Tales of Manhattan
Drama, Comedy, Romance • 1942 August