Ginger Rogers

Profession: Actress and Dancer

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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
Star Sign: Cancer

Died: April 25, 1995 (aged 83)
Cause of Death: Heart attack