# Rita Hayworth

> American actress (1918–1987)

**Wikidata**: [Q42745](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42745)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Hayworth)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/rita-hayworth

## Summary
Rita Hayworth (alias Margarita Carmen Cansino; 1918–1987) was an American actress and entertainer best known for starring roles in mid-20th century films such as Gilda (1946) and The Lady from Shanghai (1947). Her career spanned film, dance, stage, television, modeling (including pin-up modeling), and producing, and she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

## Biography
- Born: 1918 (year provided); place not provided in source material  
- Nationality: United States  
- Known for: Acting in films (notably Gilda [1946], The Lady from Shanghai [1947], Circus World [1964]), dancing, stage acting, television acting, modeling (including pin-up modeling), and producing  
- Field(s): Film actor; dancer; stage actor; television actor; model; pin-up model; actor; producer  
- Aliases: Margarita Carmen Cansino  
- Work period: 1923–1972 (work_period_start: 1923; work_period_end: 1972)  
- Recognition: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame  
- Wikidata description: American actress (1918–1987)  
- Sitelink count (Wikidata summary): 104

## Contributions
- Film performances:
  - Gilda (1946) — listed as a notable film in her body of work (sitelink_count: 41).  
  - The Lady from Shanghai (1947) — listed as a notable film in her body of work (sitelink_count: 36).  
  - Circus World (1964) — listed as a notable film in her body of work (sitelink_count: 14).  
- Multi-disciplinary entertainment career:
  - Worked as a film actor (related entity sitelink_count: 25).  
  - Performed as a dancer (related entity sitelink_count: 31).  
  - Acted on stage (stage actor; related entity sitelink_count: 17).  
  - Performed on television (television actor; related entity sitelink_count: 14).  
  - Worked as a model (related entity sitelink_count: 95) and as a pin-up model (related entity sitelink_count: 42).  
  - Credited as a producer in entertainment contexts (related entity sitelink_count: 19).  
- Recognition and metadata:
  - Identified as an actor in general (related entity sitelink_count: 183).  
  - Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (award entity; country: United States).

## FAQs
Q: Who was Rita Hayworth?  
A: Rita Hayworth, born in 1918 (alias Margarita Carmen Cansino), was an American film actress and entertainer active from 1923 to 1972, known for leading roles in films such as Gilda (1946).

Q: What kinds of performance work did she do?  
A: She worked across multiple performance fields: film acting, dancing, stage acting, television acting, modeling (including pin-up modeling), and producing.

Q: Which films is she most associated with?  
A: The source highlights Gilda (1946), The Lady from Shanghai (1947), and Circus World (1964) as notable films in her career.

Q: When was she active professionally?  
A: Her documented work period spans from 1923 to 1972.

Q: Did she receive formal recognition for her career?  
A: Yes. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Q: What was her birth name or alias?  
A: She is also known as Margarita Carmen Cansino.

Q: What nationality was Rita Hayworth?  
A: She was American; the country associated is the United States.

## Why They Matter
Rita Hayworth matters as a multi-faceted entertainer whose career combined film acting, dance, stage and television performance, modeling, and producing. Her presence in landmark mid-century films such as Gilda (1946) and The Lady from Shanghai (1947) places her among recognized screen performers of her era. The awarding of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame signals formal industry recognition. Her long documented work period (1923–1972) and cross-disciplinary roles underscore a sustained, varied contribution to American popular entertainment.

## Notable For
- Alias: Margarita Carmen Cansino.  
- Major film credits: Gilda (1946); The Lady from Shanghai (1947); Circus World (1964).  
- Multi-disciplinary performer: film actor, dancer, stage actor, television actor, model, pin-up model, and producer.  
- Career span: documented work period from 1923 to 1972.  
- Recognition: star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  
- Wikidata presence: described as "American actress (1918–1987)" and has a Wikidata sitelink count of 104.

## Body

### Early identity and metadata
- Birth year recorded as 1918; death year recorded as 1987.  
- Alias listed as Margarita Carmen Cansino.  
- Classified as a human and described on Wikidata as an American actress (1918–1987).  
- Wikidata sitelink_count for Rita Hayworth: 104.

### Career overview
- Work period:
  - Documented career span begins in 1923 (work_period_start: 1923).  
  - Documented career span ends in 1972 (work_period_end: 1972).  
- Occupational scope:
  - Film actor (related entity sitelink_count: 25).  
  - Dancer (related entity sitelink_count: 31).  
  - Stage actor (related entity sitelink_count: 17).  
  - Television actor (related entity sitelink_count: 14).  
  - Model (related entity sitelink_count: 95).  
  - Pin-up model (related entity sitelink_count: 42).  
  - Producer (related entity sitelink_count: 19).  
  - General actor classification (related entity sitelink_count: 183).

### Major works (selected)
- Gilda — 1946. Listed as a notable film associated with Rita Hayworth. (Gilda sitelink_count: 41).  
- The Lady from Shanghai — 1947. Listed as a notable film associated with her. (The Lady from Shanghai sitelink_count: 36).  
- Circus World — 1964. Listed as a notable film associated with her. (Circus World sitelink_count: 14).

### Recognition and awards
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame award is located in Hollywood, California, United States. This is listed among her awards/recognition in the source material.

### Domains of public work
- Film: Primary medium of recognition, with specific film credits cited above.  
- Dance: Identified as a dancer in the structured relationships.  
- Stage: Identified as a stage actor in the relationships provided.  
- Television: Identified as a television actor.  
- Modeling: Identified both as a model and specifically as a pin-up model.  
- Producing: Cited as a producer in entertainment contexts.

### Legacy and documentation
- The source material compiles Rita Hayworth as a prominent mid-20th century American actress with cross-media activities in dance, stage, television, and modeling.  
- Her inclusion in high-profile films and the honor of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame are the recorded markers of her public legacy in the provided data.

### Data provenance and identifiers
- Wikidata description: "American actress (1918–1987)".  
- Alias: Margarita Carmen Cansino.  
- Work period on record: 1923–1972.  
- Sitelink counts provided for Rita Hayworth (104) and for related occupation and work entities as listed above.

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