A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Mitzi Gaynor.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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