Mitzi Gaynor, born Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber, is a celebrated American actress, singer, and dancer. She gained prominence through roles in films such as We're Not Married!, There's No Business Like Show Business, and The Birds and the Bees. Her most significant role was in South Pacific (1958), earning her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.
September 4, 1931: Mitzi Gaynor's Birth
On September 4, 1931, Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber, known professionally as Mitzi Gaynor, was born.
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1941: The Lady Eve Release
In 1941, the film "The Lady Eve" was released.
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1950: Film Debut in "My Blue Heaven"
In 1950, Mitzi Gaynor made her film debut in "My Blue Heaven" in a supporting role.
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1951: Starring Role in "Golden Girl"
In 1951, Mitzi Gaynor played Lotta Crabtree in "Golden Girl", a musical biopic.
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1951: Appearance in "Take Care of My Little Girl"
In 1951, Mitzi Gaynor played the roommate of Jeanne Crain in "Take Care of My Little Girl".
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1952: Film Appearance in "We're Not Married!"
In 1952, Mitzi Gaynor appeared in the film "We're Not Married!".
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1952: Starring Role in "The I Don't Care Girl"
In 1952, Mitzi Gaynor starred as Eva Tanguay in "The I Don't Care Girl".
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1952: Roles in "We're Not Married!" and "Bloodhounds of Broadway"
In 1952, Mitzi Gaynor starred in the comedy "We're Not Married!" and the musical "Bloodhounds of Broadway".
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1953: Starring Role in "Down Among the Sheltering Palms"
In 1953, Mitzi Gaynor played a South Sea island girl in "Down Among the Sheltering Palms".
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November 18, 1954: Marriage to Jack Bean
On November 18, 1954, Mitzi Gaynor married Jack Bean, a talent agent and public relations executive.
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1954: Marriage to Jack Bean
In 1954, Mitzi Gaynor married Jack Bean, who also became her manager.
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1954: Roles in "Three Young Texans" and "There's No Business Like Show Business"
In 1954, Mitzi Gaynor played the female lead in "Three Young Texans" and also appeared in "There's No Business Like Show Business".
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1954: Film Appearance in "There's No Business Like Show Business"
In 1954, Mitzi Gaynor starred in "There's No Business Like Show Business."
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1956: Appearance in "Anything Goes" and "The Birds and the Bees"
In 1956, Mitzi Gaynor appeared in "Anything Goes" and "The Birds and the Bees".
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1956: Film Appearance in "The Birds and the Bees"
In 1956, Mitzi Gaynor appeared in "The Birds and the Bees".
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1957: Roles in "The Joker Is Wild" and "Les Girls"
In 1957, Mitzi Gaynor appeared in "The Joker Is Wild" and "Les Girls".
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1958: Film Appearance in "South Pacific"
In 1958, Mitzi Gaynor starred in "South Pacific."
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1959: Appearance in "Happy Anniversary"
In 1959, Mitzi Gaynor co-starred in "Happy Anniversary" with David Niven.
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1959: Golden Globe Nomination for "South Pacific"
In 1959, Mitzi Gaynor received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress for her role as Ensign Nellie Forbush in "South Pacific".
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1959: Golden Globe Nomination for "South Pacific"
In 1959, Mitzi Gaynor was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her role in "South Pacific".
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1960: Acquisition of Beverly Hills Home
In 1960, Mitzi Gaynor and Jack Bean acquired their Beverly Hills home.
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1960: Appearance in "Surprise Package"
In 1960, Mitzi Gaynor appeared in "Surprise Package", a musical comedy thriller.
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1963: Appearance in "For Love or Money"
In 1963, Mitzi Gaynor's last film role of this period was in "For Love or Money", starring Kirk Douglas.
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February 16, 1964: Appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show
On February 16, 1964, Mitzi Gaynor performed on The Ed Sullivan Show between two sets by The Beatles.
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1967: Performance at the Academy Awards
In 1967, Mitzi Gaynor sang the theme from the film Georgy Girl at the Academy Awards ceremony.
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October 14, 1968: Starring Role in "Mitzi"
On October 14, 1968, Mitzi Gaynor starred in "Mitzi", her first television special.
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1969: Performance of "Poor Papa" in Mitzi's 2nd Special
In 1969, Mitzi Gaynor performed "Poor Papa" in her TV special, Mitzi's 2nd Special.
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October 14, 2006: Adoption as an Official "New Yorker"
On October 14, 2006, Mitzi Gaynor was "adopted" as an official "New Yorker" by the NY Alumni.
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December 4, 2006: Death of Jack Bean
On December 4, 2006, Jack Bean, Mitzi Gaynor's husband, died of pneumonia at the age of 84.
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2006: Death of Jack Bean
In 2006, Mitzi Gaynor's husband and manager, Jack Bean, passed away.
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April 10, 2007: Honored by the Museum of Television & Radio
On April 10, 2007, Mitzi Gaynor was honored by the Museum of Television & Radio in Los Angeles.
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July 30, 2008: Appearance on TV Moves Live
On July 30, 2008, Mitzi Gaynor appeared on the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences TV Moves Live, celebrating 60 years of dance on television.
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November 18, 2008: Release of "Mitzi Gaynor Razzle Dazzle: The Special Years"
On November 18, 2008, "Mitzi Gaynor Razzle Dazzle: The Special Years", a documentary about Gaynor's television specials, was released.
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March 8, 2009: Boston Youth Moves Lifetime Achievement Award
On March 8, 2009, Mitzi Gaynor was honored with the 2009 Boston Youth Moves lifetime achievement award.
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July 10, 2009: Tremaine Entertainer of the Year Award
On July 10, 2009, Mitzi Gaynor was honored with the Tremaine 2009 entertainer of the year award.
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November 7, 2009: Chapman University Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award
On November 7, 2009, Mitzi Gaynor was honored with Chapman University's lifetime achievement in the arts award.
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2009: Tour of "Razzle Dazzle: My Life Behind the Sequins"
From 2009 through 2014, Mitzi Gaynor's one-woman show, "Razzle Dazzle: My Life Behind the Sequins", toured the United States and Vancouver.
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April 13, 2010: Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award
On April 13, 2010, Mitzi Gaynor was honored with the Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award.
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April 18, 2010: New York Chapter Emmy Award
On April 18, 2010, Mitzi Gaynor won the 2010 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences − New York Chapter Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Program/Special.
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2014: Tour of "Razzle Dazzle: My Life Behind the Sequins"
From 2009 through 2014, Mitzi Gaynor's one-woman show, "Razzle Dazzle: My Life Behind the Sequins", toured the United States and Vancouver.
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September 10, 2016: Legend Award from Dizzy Feet Foundation
On September 10, 2016, Mitzi Gaynor was honored with the inaugural Legend Award from Nigel Lythgoe's Dizzy Feet Foundation.
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September 30, 2017: Induction into the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame
On September 30, 2017, Mitzi Gaynor was inducted into the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame.
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October 17, 2024: Mitzi Gaynor's Death
On October 17, 2024, Mitzi Gaynor passed away.
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2024: Equivalent Gross of "Bloodhounds of Broadway"
In 2024, the equivalent gross of "Bloodhounds of Broadway" was $23.68 million.
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