Why Famous:During her long career, Ginger Rogers made 73 films, collaborating with Fred Astaire as a romantic lead actress and dancing partner in a series of ten Hollywood musical films that revolutionized the genre.
She achieved great success on her own in a variety of film roles and won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1941 for her performance in Kitty Foyle.
Born: July 16, 1911 Birthplace:Independence, Missouri, USA