Ava Gardner

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Born on a tobacco farm, where she got her lifelong love of earthy language and going barefoot, Ava grew up in the rural South. At age 18, her...

Anne Nagel

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Anne Nagel's life could be summed up in two words: pretty miserable. Born to devoutly religious Bostonian parents had long encouraged her to become...

Deborah Kerr-Viertel

female
Deborah Kerr was born on 30 September 1921 in Helensburgh, Scotland, the daughter of Captain Arthur Kerr-Trimmer. She was educated at...

Gloria Holden

female
Hollywood leading lady in B-movies, and supporting actress in big budget films. Although remembered for her portrayal of Mme. Zola in The Life of...

Frances Paxton

female
Miss California 1937, as "Phyllis Randall". Top Five Finalist and Preliminary Talent winner at the 1937 Miss America Pageant. Younger sister, Joey...