Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner

American actress and singer

πŸ—“οΈDecember 24, 1922 - January 25, 1990
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πŸ“–Biography

Ava Gardner was an American actress and singer from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Known for her femme fatale roles and stunning beauty, she was ranked 25th among the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema by the AFI.

πŸ†Major Works & Achievements

  • ✦Academy Award nomination for Mogambo
  • ✦AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars
  • ✦Icon of Film Noir

πŸ’¬Famous Quotes

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Fame gave me everything but happiness

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I wish to live to 150 years old, but the day I die, I wish it to be with a cigarette in one hand and a glass of whiskey in the other

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