Mitzi Gaynor
Biography
Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber (September 4, 1931 – October 17, 2024), known professionally as Mitzi Gaynor, was an American actress, singer, and dancer of Hungarian descent. A leading lady of light musicals, the bright-eyed star is best remembered for South Pacific (1958) – for which she earned a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. She also hosted a string of successful annual musical TV specials in the late 1960s and early 1970s. She was added as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
Filmography
Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion
2024
as Self
Rat Pack
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
2021
as Self
My Music: A Classic Christmas
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips
2013
as Self
- No poster
Passion, Prejudice and South Pacific: Creating an American Masterpiece
2009
as Self
Mitzi Gaynor: Razzle Dazzle! The Special Years
2008
as Self
- No poster
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Mitzi... What's Hot, What's Not
1978
as Self
Mitzi... Zings Into Spring
1977
as Self
Mitzi... Roarin' in the 20s
1976
as Self
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975
as Self
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
1974
as Self - Presenter
Mitzi... A Tribute to the American Housewife
1974
as Self
Mitzi... The First Time
1973
as Self
Mitzi's 2nd Special
1969
as Self
Mitzi
1968
as Self
For Love or Money
1963
as Kate Brasher
Marilyn
1963
as archive footage
Lykke og krone
1962
Surprise Package
1960
as Gabby Rogers
The Frank Sinatra Timex Show
1959
as Self
Happy Anniversary
1959
as Alice Walters
South Pacific
1958
as Ensign Nellie Forbush, USN