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American actress and dancer (1911-1995)
A charming and vivacious actress, dancer, and singer, appearing in some memorable musicals alongside Fred Astaire.
| Born | July 16, 1911 |
| Hometown | Independence, Missouri, United States of America |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | William Marshall (m 1961 - 1969) , Jacques Bergerac (m 1953 - 1957) , Jack Briggs (m 1943 - 1949) , Lew Ayres (m 1934 - 1940) , Jack Pepper (m 1929 - 1931) |
| Parents | Lela E. Rogers |
Top Stories
Meme of the Day from the Herald Diary
- THE Diary has an abject apology to make. For the last few days we have been poking fun at our glorious leader, the splendiferous Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, or Boris Johnson as he’s known to the lowly peasant and cap-doffing community.
Albums
Shall We Dance & Other Hits
2014
Carefree [The Original 1938 Soundtrack Recording]
2012
Flying Down to Rio [The Original 1933 Soundtrack Recording]
2012
Gay Divorce
2011
Top Hat
2011
Cheek to Cheek
2005
Ginger & Fred at RKO, Vol. 2
2000
Ginger & Fred at RKO
2000
1926-1938
1998
Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers at RKO
1998
Ginger & Fred, Vols. 1-3
1995
Ginger & Fred, Vol. 1
1995
Ginger & Fred, Vol. 3
1995
Ginger & Fred, Vol. 2
1995
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Golden Globe | Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy | Monkey Business | Nominated |
| 1941 | Academy Award | Actress | Kitty Foyle | Winner |