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Ginger Rogers

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Biography

Ginger Rogers (July 16, 1911 – April 25, 1995) was an American actress, dancer, and singer who appeared in film, and on stage, radio, and television throughout much of the 20th century.

Fact file

  • Born: Virginia Katherine McMath July 16, 1911 Independence, Missouri, U.S.
  • Died: April 25, 1995 (aged 83) Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
  • Occupation: Actress, singer, artist, and dancer
  • Years active: 1929–1987
  • Spouse: Jack Pepper (1929–31; divorced) Lew Ayres (1934–41; divorced) Jack Briggs (1943–49; divorced) Jacques Bergerac (1953–57; divorced) William Marshall (1961–69; divorced)

Read more about Ginger Rogers at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

In the news

PHOTO CALL: Irving Berlin's Top Hat, With Summer Strallen and Tom Chambers, Tours the U.K.
Playbill Combined , 2011-09-09 15:08:00
A stage adaptation of the 1935 Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire film classic "Top Hat," featuring five songs by Irving Berlin, is currently making its world premiere with a U.K. tour.

Ginger Rogers Exhibition Will Open in Boston; Performance With Appearance From Angela Lansbury Will Follow
Playbill Combined , 2011-09-01 17:50:00
Academy Award winner Ginger Rogers will be celebrated with the opening of the Ginger Rogers Century Exhibition, containing her archive and memorabilia, at Boston’s Mugar Library Building Oct. 24.

ArtsBeat: Critics' Picks Video: 'Top Hat'
NY Times Movies, 2010-12-07 15:10:39
In this week's Critics' Picks video, A. O. Scott looks back at the Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers musical "Top Hat."

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