

Rita Hayworth
Acting
October 17, 1918
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
May 14, 1987
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 Filmography


My Gal Sal

Susan and God

Screen Snapshots Series 18, No. 8

Homicide Bureau

The Renegade Ranger

Juvenile Court

Convicted

The Shadow

Paid to Dance

The Game That Kills

Hit the Saddle

Rebellion

Dancing Pirate

Paddy O'Day

Dante's Inferno
