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Mitzi Gaynor
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Actor Born: September 4, 1931 in Chicago, IL Biography:When so inclined, entertainer Mitzi Gaynor has claimed to be descended from Hungarian nobility; on these occasions, she has stated that her real name is Francesca Mitzi von Gerber, rather than merely Gerber. The daughter of a ballerina, Gaynor made her own terpsichorean debut when she was barely a toddler; by age 12, she had joined the dancing chorus of the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera. In 1950, Gaynor was signed by 20th Century Fox as yet another potential Betty Grable replacement. She sang and danced her way quite prettily through such Technicolor confections as "Golden Girl" (1951, as Lotta Crabtree), "Bloodhounds of Broadway" (1952), and "There's No Business Like Show Business" (1954). Unfortunately, her films were not sufficiently successful to warrant renewal of her contract after 1954.
After being dropped by Fox, Gaynor married talent agent Jack Bean, who wisely perceived that his new bride... Full Biography
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