
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 Story on Page One
Drama • 1959 December

Life Begins with Love
Comedy, Drama • 1937 October

Special Inspector
Crime, Drama, Romance • 1938 February

Juvenile Court
Crime, Drama • 1938 September

Under the Pampas Moon
Western • 1935 June

The Money Trap
Crime, Drama, Thriller • 1965 September

Affectionately Yours
Comedy, Romance • 1941 May

Trouble in Texas
Western • 1937 March

Professional Soldier
Action, Adventure, Drama • 1935 December

The Naked Zoo
Drama • 1970 September