On April 25th, 1995 actress, dancer Ginger Rogers passed away from a heart attack.
Born Virginia Katherine McMath on July 16th, 1911 in Independence, Missouri.
She gained recognition as a Broadway actress after her debut in Girl Crazy. She is best remembered for her on-screen partnership with Fred Astaire in a series of 10 Hollywood musical films.
Films/Broadway include...
The Barkleys of Broadway, Carefree, Flying Down to Rio, Follow the Fleet, 42nd Street, The Gay Divorcee, Girl Crazy, Gold Diggers of 1933, Kitty Foyle, Monkey Business, Shall We Dance, Swing Time, Tight Spot, Top Hat.
Accolades...
Academy Award for Best Actress
Golden Apple Award
3 National Board of Review Awards
Online Filmand Television Association Hall of Fame
Kennedy Center Honors
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