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Ava Gardner

Bio: Ava Lavinia Gardner (December 24, 1922 – January 25, 1990) was an American actress. She was signed to a contract by MGM Studios in 1941 and appeared in small roles until she drew attention with her performance in The Killers (1946)
Born: Sun, Dec 24 1922
Birthplace: Grabtown, North Carolina, USA

Death: Thu, Jan 25 1990
Ava Gardner is 67 years old
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Poster of Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia
Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 2023
Poster of Rat Pack
Rat Pack
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Rat Pack as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 11 2022
Poster of Hollywood, la vie rêvée de Lana Turner
Hollywood, la vie rêvée de Lana Turner
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Hollywood, la vie rêvée de Lana Turner as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 2019
Poster of Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 2018
Poster of Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood
Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 2018
Poster of Chavela
Chavela
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Chavela as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 2017
Poster of Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies
Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 2017
Poster of Fallout
Fallout
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Fallout as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 2013
Poster of All Night Long
All Night Long
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in All Night Long as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 2010
Poster of Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff as 'Pandora Reynolds / Maria Vargas (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 05 2010
Poster of Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical as 'Self (archive)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 2009
Poster of De Madrid a la Luna
De Madrid a la Luna
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in De Madrid a la Luna as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 2006
Poster of Frank Sinatra glömde aldrig Finspång
Frank Sinatra glömde aldrig Finspång
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Frank Sinatra glömde aldrig Finspång as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 2003
Poster of Året var 1953
Året var 1953
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Året var 1953 as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 07 2003
Poster of The Kid Stays in the Picture
The Kid Stays in the Picture
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in The Kid Stays in the Picture as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 2002
Poster of Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century
Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1998
Poster of That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment! III
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in That's Entertainment! III as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of Legends of the West
Legends of the West
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Legends of the West as 'Lily Langtry in 'The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean''.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 1992
Poster of John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick
John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick
Ava Gardner was 65 in John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 24 1988
Poster of Harem
Harem
Ava Gardner was 63 in Harem as 'Kadin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 09 1986
Poster of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Ava Gardner was 59 in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid as '(in "The Killers" / "The Bribe") (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1982
Poster of Regina Roma
Regina Roma
Ava Gardner was 59 in Regina Roma as 'Mama'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Priest of Love
Priest of Love
Ava Gardner was 58 in Priest of Love as 'Mabel Dodge Luhan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1981
Poster of The Kidnapping of the President
The Kidnapping of the President
Ava Gardner was 57 in The Kidnapping of the President as 'Beth Richards'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1980
Poster of City on Fire
City on Fire
Ava Gardner was 56 in City on Fire as 'Maggie Grayson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 11 1979
Poster of The Sentinel
The Sentinel
Ava Gardner was 54 in The Sentinel as 'Helen Logan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1977
Poster of The Cassandra Crossing
The Cassandra Crossing
Ava Gardner was 53 in The Cassandra Crossing as 'Nicole Dressler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 18 1976
Poster of The Blue Bird
The Blue Bird
Ava Gardner was 53 in The Blue Bird as 'Luxury'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1976
Poster of Permission to Kill
Permission to Kill
Ava Gardner was 52 in Permission to Kill as 'Katina Petersen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1975
Poster of Earthquake
Earthquake
Ava Gardner was 51 in Earthquake as 'Remy Royce-Graff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1974
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Ava Gardner was 51 in That's Entertainment! as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
Ava Gardner was 49 in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean as 'Lily Langtry'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1972
Poster of The Ballad of Tam Lin
The Ballad of Tam Lin
Ava Gardner was 47 in The Ballad of Tam Lin as 'Michaela Cazaret'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1970
Poster of Mayerling
Mayerling
Ava Gardner was 45 in Mayerling as 'Empress Elisabeth of Austria'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1968
Poster of The Bible: In the Beginning...
The Bible: In the Beginning...
Ava Gardner was 43 in The Bible: In the Beginning... as 'Sarah'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1966
Poster of The Night of the Iguana
The Night of the Iguana
Ava Gardner was 41 in The Night of the Iguana as 'Maxine Faulk'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 1964
Poster of On the Trail of the Iguana
On the Trail of the Iguana
Ava Gardner was 41 in On the Trail of the Iguana as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1964
Poster of Seven Days in May
Seven Days in May
Ava Gardner was 41 in Seven Days in May as 'Eleanor Holbrook'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1964
Poster of 55 Days at Peking
55 Days at Peking
Ava Gardner was 40 in 55 Days at Peking as 'Baroness Natalie Ivanoff'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 06 1963
Poster of La Rabbia
La Rabbia
Ava Gardner was 40 in La Rabbia as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1963
Poster of The Angel Wore Red
The Angel Wore Red
Ava Gardner was 37 in The Angel Wore Red as 'Soledad'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 1960
Poster of On the Beach
On the Beach
Ava Gardner was 36 in On the Beach as 'Moira Davidson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1959
Poster of The Naked Maja
The Naked Maja
Ava Gardner was 35 in The Naked Maja as 'Maria Teresa, duchess of Alba, nicknamed Cayetana'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1958
Poster of The Sun Also Rises
The Sun Also Rises
Ava Gardner was 34 in The Sun Also Rises as 'Lady Brett Ashley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1957
Poster of The Little Hut
The Little Hut
Ava Gardner was 34 in The Little Hut as 'Lady Susan Ashlow'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1957
Poster of Bhowani Junction
Bhowani Junction
Ava Gardner was 33 in Bhowani Junction as 'Victoria Jones'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1956
Poster of The Barefoot Contessa
The Barefoot Contessa
Ava Gardner was 31 in The Barefoot Contessa as 'Maria Vargas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1954
Poster of Knights of the Round Table
Knights of the Round Table
Ava Gardner was 30 in Knights of the Round Table as 'Guinevere'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 22 1953
Poster of Mogambo
Mogambo
Ava Gardner was 30 in Mogambo as 'Eloise Y. Kelly'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 1953
Poster of The Band Wagon
The Band Wagon
Ava Gardner was 30 in The Band Wagon as 'Ava Gardner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1953
Poster of Ride, Vaquero!
Ride, Vaquero!
Ava Gardner was 30 in Ride, Vaquero! as 'Cordelia Cameron'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1953
Poster of Lone Star
Lone Star
Ava Gardner was 29 in Lone Star as 'Martha Ronda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1952
Poster of The Snows of Kilimanjaro
The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Ava Gardner was 29 in The Snows of Kilimanjaro as 'Cynthia Green'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1952
Poster of Show Boat
Show Boat
Ava Gardner was 28 in Show Boat as 'Julie LaVerne'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 19 1951
Poster of My Forbidden Past
My Forbidden Past
Ava Gardner was 28 in My Forbidden Past as 'Barbara Beaurevel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1951
Poster of Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
Ava Gardner was 28 in Pandora and the Flying Dutchman as 'Pandora Reynolds'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1951
Poster of The Costume Designer
The Costume Designer
Ava Gardner was 27 in The Costume Designer as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1950
Poster of Screen Actors
Screen Actors
Ava Gardner was 27 in Screen Actors as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1950
Poster of East Side, West Side
East Side, West Side
Ava Gardner was 26 in East Side, West Side as 'Isabel Lorrison'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1949
Poster of The Great Sinner
The Great Sinner
Ava Gardner was 26 in The Great Sinner as 'Pauline Ostrovsky'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1949
Poster of The Bribe
The Bribe
Ava Gardner was 26 in The Bribe as 'Elizabeth Hintten'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 03 1949
Poster of One Touch of Venus
One Touch of Venus
Ava Gardner was 25 in One Touch of Venus as 'Venus'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1948
Poster of Singapore
Singapore
Ava Gardner was 24 in Singapore as 'Linda Grahame / Ann Van Leyden'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 13 1947
Poster of The Hucksters
The Hucksters
Ava Gardner was 24 in The Hucksters as 'Jean Ogilvie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 1947
Poster of The Killers
The Killers
Ava Gardner was 23 in The Killers as 'Kitty Collins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1946
Poster of Whistle Stop
Whistle Stop
Ava Gardner was 23 in Whistle Stop as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 1946
Poster of She Went to the Races
She Went to the Races
Ava Gardner was 22 in She Went to the Races as 'Hilda Spotts'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 1945
Poster of I'm a Civilian Here Myself
I'm a Civilian Here Myself
Ava Gardner was 22 in I'm a Civilian Here Myself as 'Dream Girl (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1945
Poster of Blonde Fever
Blonde Fever
Ava Gardner was 21 in Blonde Fever as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 1944
Poster of Maisie Goes to Reno
Maisie Goes to Reno
Ava Gardner was 21 in Maisie Goes to Reno as 'Gloria Fullerton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1944
Poster of Two Girls and a Sailor
Two Girls and a Sailor
Ava Gardner was 21 in Two Girls and a Sailor as 'Dream Girl (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1944
Poster of 3 Men in White
3 Men in White
Ava Gardner was 21 in 3 Men in White as 'Jean Brown'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1944
Poster of Twenty Years After
Twenty Years After
Ava Gardner was 21 in Twenty Years After as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of Lost Angel
Lost Angel
Ava Gardner was 20 in Lost Angel as 'Hat Check Girl (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 1943
Poster of Swing Fever
Swing Fever
Ava Gardner was 20 in Swing Fever as 'Receptionist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1943
Poster of Du Barry was a Lady
Du Barry was a Lady
Ava Gardner was 20 in Du Barry was a Lady as 'Perfume Girl (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1943
Poster of Young Ideas
Young Ideas
Ava Gardner was 20 in Young Ideas as 'Co-ed (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 02 1943
Poster of Ghosts on the Loose
Ghosts on the Loose
Ava Gardner was 20 in Ghosts on the Loose as 'Betty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1943
Poster of Hitler's Madman
Hitler's Madman
Ava Gardner was 20 in Hitler's Madman as 'Franciska Pritric (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 10 1943
Poster of Reunion in France
Reunion in France
Ava Gardner was 20 in Reunion in France
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1942
Poster of Mighty Lak a Goat
Mighty Lak a Goat
Ava Gardner was 19 in Mighty Lak a Goat as 'Girl at Theatre Boxoffice'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1942
Poster of Calling Dr. Gillespie
Calling Dr. Gillespie
Ava Gardner was 19 in Calling Dr. Gillespie as 'Student (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1942
Poster of Sunday Punch
Sunday Punch
Ava Gardner was 19 in Sunday Punch as 'Ringsider (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1942
Poster of Kid Glove Killer
Kid Glove Killer
Ava Gardner was 19 in Kid Glove Killer
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1942
Poster of This Time for Keeps
This Time for Keeps
Ava Gardner was 19 in This Time for Keeps as 'Girl in Car Lighting Cigarette (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1942
Poster of Joe Smith, American
Joe Smith, American
Ava Gardner was 19 in Joe Smith, American as 'Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1942
Poster of We Do It Because
We Do It Because
Ava Gardner was 19 in We Do It Because as 'Lucretia Borgia (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 24 1942
Poster of H.M. Pulham, Esq.
H.M. Pulham, Esq.
Ava Gardner was 18 in H.M. Pulham, Esq. as 'Young Socialite (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1941
Poster of Shadow of the Thin Man
Shadow of the Thin Man
Ava Gardner was 18 in Shadow of the Thin Man as 'Passerby at Racetrack (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1941
Poster of Strange Testament
Strange Testament
Ava Gardner was 18 in Strange Testament as 'Waitress (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1941
Poster of Fancy Answers
Fancy Answers
Ava Gardner was 18 in Fancy Answers as 'Girl at Recital'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1941

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 03 2023
Poster of Iconic Couples
Iconic Couples
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Iconic Couples as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 04 2015
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Star Life
Star Life
Ava Gardner would have been no older than 67 in Star Life as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 1990
Poster of Harem
Harem
Ava Gardner was 63+ in Harem as 'Kadin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 09 1986
Poster of The Long Hot Summer
The Long Hot Summer
Ava Gardner was 62+ in The Long Hot Summer as 'Minnie Littlejohn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 06 1985
Poster of A.D.
A.D.
Ava Gardner was 62+ in A.D. as 'Agrippina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 31 1985
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Ava Gardner was 57+ in Knots Landing as 'Ruth Sumner Galveston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Ava Gardner was 27+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950