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Ginger Rogers - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 16, 1911 |
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| Died | April 25, 1995 (age 83) |
| Birthplace | Independence, Missouri, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Ginger Rogers's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Her acclaimed performances in musicals alongside Fred Astaire, notably in films such as 'Top Hat' and 'Swing Time.' Rogers won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Kitty Foyle' (1940). |
Intro
Ginger Rogers was an American actress, singer, and dancer, best known for her partnership with Fred Astaire in a series of classic Hollywood musical films in the 1930s and 1940s.
Early Life & Background
Ginger Rogers was born Virginia Katherine McMath in Independence, Missouri. She moved with her mother to Fort Worth, Texas after her parents separated. As a teenager, she won a Charleston dance contest, which launched her show business career in vaudeville and stage performances.
Career Highlights
- Became a major Hollywood star through her partnership with Fred Astaire, starring in ten films together, such as 'Swing Time' (1936) and 'Top Hat' (1935).
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'Kitty Foyle' (1940).
- Had a successful solo career in both dramatic and comedic roles across film, stage, and television.
- Starred in films such as '42nd Street' (1933), 'The Gay Divorcee' (1934), and 'Shall We Dance' (1937).
Trivia
- Ginger Rogers' partnership with Fred Astaire is widely regarded as one of the greatest dance duos in film history.
- She had a career spanning over five decades, from vaudeville to Broadway to television.
- The phrase 'She gave Fred Astaire class, and she gave him sex' is often used to describe her contribution to their screen partnership.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Ginger Rogers born?
Ginger Rogers was born the 16 July 1911.
Where is Ginger Rogers from?
Independence, Missouri, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 16th, 1911, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 16th, 1911 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Sharpshooters' March by Guido Deiro
- Popular movie: The Padre directed by Jonathan Sobol
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