Rita Hayworth

American actress (1918–1987)
Person human Q42745
Rita Hayworth
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Rita Hayworth

Summary

Rita Hayworth is a human[1]. Her place of birth was New York City[2]. She was born on October 17, 1918[3]. She passed away in New York City[4]. She died on May 14, 1987[5]. She worked as a film actor[6], dancer[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and model[10]. She ranks in the top 0.09% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,241 views/month, #898 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Rita Hayworth's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Rita Hayworth passed away in New York City[4].
  • Rita Hayworth was born on October 17, 1918[3].
  • Rita Hayworth died on May 14, 1987[5].
  • Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].
  • Rita Hayworth's father was Eduardo Cansino, Sr.[13].
  • Rita Hayworth's mother was Volga Hayworth[14].
  • Among Rita Hayworth's spouses was Orson Welles[15].
  • Among Rita Hayworth's spouses was Prince Aly Khan[16].
  • Rita Hayworth was married to Dick Haymes[17].
  • Rita Hayworth was married to James Hill[18].
  • Among Rita Hayworth's spouses was Edward C. Judson[19].
  • A child of Rita Hayworth was Yasmin Aga Khan[20].
  • A child of Rita Hayworth was Rebecca Welles[21].
  • Rita Hayworth held citizenship in United States[22].
  • English was Rita Hayworth's native language[23].
  • Rita Hayworth worked as a film actor[6].
  • Rita Hayworth worked as a dancer[7].
  • Rita Hayworth worked as a stage actor[8].
  • Rita Hayworth worked as a television actor[9].
  • Rita Hayworth worked as a model[10].
  • Rita Hayworth worked as an actor[24].
  • Rita Hayworth was educated at Boys and Girls High School[25].
  • Rita Hayworth was educated at Alexander Hamilton High School[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Rita Hayworth is Gilda[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • Began / founded: 1918-10-17[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1987-05-14[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: eae4e657-1944-482e-b0cf-204ab47d22d6[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Rita Hayworth's place of birth was New York City[2]. She was born on October 17, 1918[3]. Her father was Eduardo Cansino, Sr.[13]. Her mother was Volga Hayworth[14]. English was her native language[23].

Education

Educated at Boys and Girls High School[25], a high school[33], in United States[34], founded in 1975[35] and Alexander Hamilton High School[26], a high school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1900[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], dancer[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], model[10], and actor[24].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Gilda[27], a film[39], directed by Charles Vidor[40]; The Lady from Shanghai[41], a film[42], directed by Orson Welles[43]; and Circus World[44], a film[45], directed by Henry Hathaway[46]. Things named for Rita Hayworth include Gilda[47], an appetizer[48], in Spain[49] and Djarrit[50], a human settlement[51], in Marshall Islands[52].

Recognition

Rita Hayworth received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[53].

Personal Life

Spouses include Orson Welles[15], a film director[54], 1915–1985[55], of United States[56], awarded the Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[57]; Prince Aly Khan[16], a diplomat[58], 1911–1960[59], of Pakistan[60], awarded the Bronze Star Medal[61]; Dick Haymes[17], an actor[62], 1918–1980[63], of Argentina[64], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[65]; James Hill[18], a film producer[66], 1916–2001[67], of United States[68]; and Edward C. Judson[19], a businessperson[69], 1896–1988[70], of United States[71]. Children include Yasmin Aga Khan[20], a philanthropist[72], b. 1949[73], of United States[74] and Rebecca Welles[21], 1944–2004[75]. Rita Hayworth's religion is recorded as Catholicism[76].

Death and Burial

Rita Hayworth died on May 14, 1987[5]. She died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[77]. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Rita Hayworth ranks in the top 0.09% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,241 views/month, #898 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] She is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

Entities named for her include Gilda[47], an appetizer[48], in Spain[49] and Djarrit[50], a human settlement[51], in Marshall Islands[52].

FAQs

Where was Rita Hayworth born?

Rita Hayworth's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Rita Hayworth die?

Rita Hayworth passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Rita Hayworth's parents?

Rita Hayworth's father was Eduardo Cansino, Sr.[13]. Rita Hayworth's mother was Volga Hayworth[14].

Who was Rita Hayworth married to?

Rita Hayworth's spouses include Orson Welles[15], Prince Aly Khan[16], Dick Haymes[17], and James Hill[18].

What did Rita Hayworth do for work?

Rita Hayworth worked as film actor[6], dancer[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and model[10].

Where did Rita Hayworth go to school?

Rita Hayworth was educated at Boys and Girls High School[25] and Alexander Hamilton High School[26].

What awards did Rita Hayworth receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[53].

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