Rita Hayworth
Biography
Rita Hayworth was an American film actress and dancer of Spanish Roma and Irish descent. Born on October 17, 1918, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA, she is known for her extensive career in film. Hayworth attained fame in the 1940s and was listed as number 19 on the American Film Institute's 50 greatest female screen legends. She was one of the most popular stars of her era and was nicknamed "The Love Goddess". During World War II, she was the top pin-up girl for American soldiers. Hayworth passed away on May 14, 1987, at the age of 68.
Career overview
Rita Hayworth was an American film actress and dancer of Spanish Roma and Irish descent. She attained fame in the 1940s, becoming one of the most popular stars of the era. Her extensive career consisted of numerous film appearances.
Hayworth's acting credits include a notable film noir title, Gilda. She was also the top pin-up girl for American soldiers during World War II, earning her the nickname "The Love Goddess". Her popularity and iconic status are reflected in her ranking as number 19 on the American Film Institute's list of the 50 greatest female screen legends.
Throughout her career, Hayworth was known for her dancing and acting abilities. She was a prominent figure in American cinema, with a significant number of film credits to her name.
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Full Filmography
106 titles- Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe (2022)
- Rat Pack (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Becoming Marilyn (2022) as (archive footage)
- Nicotine - A Drug with a Future (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Rita Hayworth - Zu viel vom Leben (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self (archive)
- 3-D Rarities (2015) as Miss Sadie Thompson (archive footage)
- Rita Hayworth: And Men Created a Goddess (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) as (archive footage)
- Magic Mirror Maze (2012)
- Hollywood sul Tevere (2009)
- Marilyn, dernières séances (2008) as archive footage
- I prefer reality (2003) as Self (Archive footage)
- The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema (2002)
- Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Als Großvater Rita Hayworth liebte (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful (1996) as Self (archive footage)
- Anthony Quinn: An Original (1990) as Self (archive footage)
- Dance Crazy in Hollywood (1990) as Various Roles (archive footage)
- Rita Hayworth: Dancing Into the Dream (1990) as Self (archive footage)
- Showbiz Goes to War (1982) as (archive footage)
- Songs for After a War (1976) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self (archive footage)
- The Wrath of God (1972) as Señora De La Plata
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self
- Road to Salina (1970) as Mara
- The Naked Zoo (1970) as Helen Golden
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- The Bastard (1968) as Martha
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self
- The Rover (1967) as Caterina
- The Poppy Is Also a Flower (1966) as Monique Marko
- The Money Trap (1965) as Rosalie Kelly
- Circus World (1964) as Lili Alfredo
- World in Action (1963)
- Hollywood and the Stars (1963) as Self (archive footage)
- Lykke og krone (1962)
- The Happy Thieves (1961) as Eve Lewis
- The Happy Thieves (1961) Executive Producer
- They Came to Cordura (1959) as Adelaide Geary
- The Story on Page One (1959) as Josephine Brown / Jo Morris
- Separate Tables (1958) as Ann Shankland
- Pal Joey (1957) as Vera Simpson
- Fire Down Below (1957) as Irena
- Champagne Safari (1954) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Miss Sadie Thompson (1953) as Sadie Thompson
- Salome (1953) as Princess Salome
- Salome (1953) Producer
- Affair in Trinidad (1952) as Chris Emery
- Affair in Trinidad (1952) Producer
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Loves of Carmen (1948) as Carmen
- The Loves of Carmen (1948) Executive Producer
- The Loves of Carmen (1948) Producer
- The Lady from Shanghai (1947) as Elsa Bannister
- Down to Earth (1947) as Terpsichore / Kitty Pendleton
- Gilda (1946) as Gilda
- Tonight and Every Night (1945) as Rosalind Bruce
- Cover Girl (1944) as Rusty Parker / Maribelle Hicks (flashback)
- Show-Business at War (1943) as Self
- You Were Never Lovelier (1942) as Maria Acuña
- Tales of Manhattan (1942) as Ethel Halloway
- My Gal Sal (1942) as Sally Elliott
- Affectionately Yours (1941) as Irene Malcolm
- Breakdowns of 1941 (1941) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Blood and Sand (1941) as Dona Sol
- The Strawberry Blonde (1941) as Virginia Brush
- You'll Never Get Rich (1941) as Sheila Winthrop
- The Lady in Question (1940) as Natalie Roguin
- Susan and God (1940) as Leonora Stubbs
- Angels Over Broadway (1940) as Nina Barona
- Blondie on a Budget (1940) as Joan Forrester
- Music in My Heart (1940) as Patricia O'Malley
- Only Angels Have Wings (1939) as Judy
- The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt (1939) as Karen
- Homicide Bureau (1939) as J.G. Bliss
- Screen Snapshots Series 18, No. 8 (1939) as Rita Hayworth
- The Renegade Ranger (1938) as Judith Alvarez
- Juvenile Court (1938) as Marcia Adams
- There's Always a Woman (1938) as Mary - Ketterling's Secretary (uncredited)
- Who Killed Gail Preston? (1938) as Gail Preston
- Convicted (1938) as Jerry Wheeler
- Special Inspector (1938) as Patricia Lane
- Trouble in Texas (1937) as Carmen Serano
- Hit the Saddle (1937) as Rita
- Girls Can Play (1937) as Sue Collins
- The Shadow (1937) as Mary Gillespie
- Life Begins with Love (1937) as Dinner Guest's Girl Friend (uncredited)
- The Game That Kills (1937) as Betty Holland
- Old Louisiana (1937) as Angela Gonzales as Rita Cansino
- Criminals of the Air (1937) as Rita Owens
- Paid to Dance (1937) as Betty Morgan
- Meet Nero Wolfe (1936) as Marie Maringola
- Dancing Pirate (1936) as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
- Rebellion (1936) as Paula Castillo
- Paddy O'Day (1936) as Tamara Petrovitch
- Human Cargo (1936) as Carmen Zoro
- Professional Soldier (1935) as Gypsy Dancer (uncredited)
- Charlie Chan in Egypt (1935) as Nayda
- Dante's Inferno (1935) as Dancer
- Piernas de seda (1935) as Ballerina (uncredited)
- Under the Pampas Moon (1935) as Carmen
- Hi, Gaucho! (1935) as Dolores
- Cruz Diablo (1934) as Extra (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rita Hayworth best known for?
Rita Hayworth is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Spécial cinéma (1974), Jack Frost 2: The Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman (2000), Road to Salina (1970), Man of the Year (2006).
When and where was Rita Hayworth born?
Rita Hayworth was born on October 17, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on May 14, 1987.
How many credits does Rita Hayworth have?
Rita Hayworth has accumulated over 106 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1934 to 2022.
What is Rita Hayworth's background in cinema and television?
Rita Hayworth was an American film actress and dancer of Spanish Roma and Irish descent. Born on October 17, 1918, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA, she is known for her extensive career in film. Hayworth attained fame in the 1940s and was listed as number 19 on the American Film Institute's 50 greatest female...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 55
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self — aged about 52
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self — aged about 48
- Gilda (1946) as Gilda — aged about 27
- The Lady from Shanghai (1947) as Elsa Bannister — aged about 28
- Separate Tables (1958) as Ann Shankland — aged about 39
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