In my Top 30 most beautiful actresses of old Hollywood included Hollywood actresses of the first and the beginning of the second half of the 20th century, who starred in films and became the heroines of their time. You can also see the ratings: The most beautiful actors of old Hollywood and The most beautiful modern Hollywood actresses.
30.Veronica Lake / Veronica Lake(born November 14, 1922 – July 7, 1973) was an American actress who styled long hair that covered one eye. Was the idol of many women, and her hairstyle with loose blond hair to the shoulders, dubbed "hide and seek", was one of the most popular in those years. Despite her great popularity among the audience, she was considered an actress with a difficult character, work with which was constantly complicated by any conflicts. Her box office hit films are Sullivan's Travels, Guns for Hire, The Glass Key.
29. Loretta Young / Loretta Young(real name Gretchen Young: January 6, 1913 - August 12, 2000) - American actress, winner of the Oscar for Best Actress. In the 1930s and 1940s she was considered the epitome of elegance and splendor of the film star, for a quarter of a century she starred in about a hundred films, played with the most famous geniuses of cinema. Films with her participation: "The Farmer's Daughter", "The Bishop's Wife", "Come to the Stable".
28. Lauren Bacall / Lauren Bacall(born September 16, 1924) is an American actress recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest movie stars in Hollywood history. Winner of an honorary Oscar, winner of two Golden Globes and two Tony Awards. Was recognized as one of the first beauties of Hollywood, played with Marilyn Monroe in How to Marry a Millionaire. Her other films: "To have and not to have", "Murder on the Orient Express", "The most accurate".
27. Jane Wyman / Jane Wyman(born January 5, 1917 - September 10, 2007) - American actress, winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress in the film "Johnny Belinda". Her career began in the 1930s and continued successfully for two decades. At a later stage, she began acting on television. She was the first wife of Ronald Reagan, but divorced him long before he became president. Her other films include The Lost Weekend, Fawn, Stage Fright, Here Comes the Groom, The Will Rogers Story, Blue Veil, Magnificent Obsession, Falcon Crest.
26. Joan Fontaine / Joan Fontaine(born October 22, 1917) is an Anglo-American actress best known for her roles in Alfred Hitchcock's classic films Rebecca and Suspicion. For her role in the last of them, she was awarded the prestigious Oscar. Remains one of the last living Hollywood movie stars of the 1930s, and is also the sister of another eminent Hollywood beauty. Olivia de Havilland. Films with her participation: "Rebecca", "Suspicion", "Above all", "Jane Eyre", "Ivy", "Letter from a Stranger".
25. Ingrid Bergman(born August 29, 1915 – August 29, 1982) was a Swedish and American actress. In the rating of the American Film Institute - 100 greatest movie stars in 100 years, according to AFI, it takes 4th place. thrice winner of the Oscar and David di Donatello awards, four times- Golden Globe Awards twice Emmy Award, first Tony Award winner. Films with her participation: Casablanca, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Notorious, Arc de Triomphe, Joan of Arc.
24. Carole Lombard(b. October 6, 1908 - January 16, 1942) - American actress, Oscar nominee. She is best known for her comedic roles in several classic Hollywood films of the 1930s, most notably her role as Irene Ballack in My Man Godfrey in 1936, which earned her an Academy Award nomination. The American Film Institute included her in the list of the 100 greatest movie stars at number 23.. Died in a plane crash.
23. Sara Montiel / Sarita Montiel(born March 10, 1928 in Spain) - Spanish actress and singer. Her films in Hollywood: Veracruz, Serenade. She also achieved stunning success on the stage.
22. Ginger Rogers / Ginger Rogers(July 16, 1911 – April 25, 1995) was an American actress and dancer who won an Oscar in 1941. She became best known for her joint performances with Fred Astaire. Ranked #14 on the list of the 100 Greatest Movie Stars. Her films: "42nd Street", "Flight to Rio", "Jolly Divorced", "Carefree", "The Barkley Couple from Broadway", "Storm Warning" and others.
21. Deborah Kerr / Deborah Kerr(September 30, 1921 - October 16, 2007) - British actress, winner of the Golden Globe Award for the film The King and I, as well as honorary Oscars, BAFTAs and Cannes Film Festival awards. Six times She was nominated for an Oscar as Best Actress, but never won in this category. However, in 1994, the American Film Academy presented her with an honorary Oscar statuette for "Lifetime Achievement". Her British accent and cold appearance have contributed to her often portraying English ladies on screen as portrayed by the American public. Her other films: "Edward, my son", "From now to eternity", "The end of the novel", "The King and I", "God knows, Mr. Allison", "Separate Tables".
20. Maureen O'Hara / Maureen O "Hara(b. 17 August 1920) is an Irish actress and singer who starred extensively in John Ford's westerns and adventure films with John Wayne. Films with her participation: Tavern Jamaica, The Hunchback of Notre Dame Cathedral, How Green Was My Valley, The Black Swan, This Land Is Mine, Buffalo Bill, Sinbad the Sailor and Miracle on 34th Street", "Rio Grande", "The Quiet Man", "Wings of Eagles", "Big Jake", "Our Man in Havana", "Deadly Travelers", "The Parent Trap". She remains one of the last living Hollywood film stars of the 1930s.
19. Ann Sheridan / Ann Sheridan(February 21, 1915 – January 21, 1967) was an American actress. Films with her participation: "Angels with Dirty Faces", "Dodge City", "The Man Who Came to Dinner", "Edge of Darkness", "Silver River", "Soldier in a Skirt".
18.Sophia Loren / Sophia Loren(born September 20, 1934, Rome) - Italian actress and singer. Winner of honorary awards at all major film festivals. Winner of five awards Golden Globe (special nomination) "world favorite"). First Oscar winner for Best Actress in a Foreign Language Film. Honorary Oscar winner with wording "for a career rich in memorable performances that have given cinematic brilliance an unfading luster". Her films in Hollywood are Pride and Passion, Hong Kong Countess, Love Under the Elms, Black Dahlia, It Started in Naples, Millionaires, El Cid, Fall of the Roman Empire, "Lady L.", "Arabesque", "Sentence".
17.Ava Gardner / Ava Gardner(December 24, 1922 - January 25, 1990) - American actress, one of the brightest Hollywood stars of the 1940s and 1950s. Oscar nominee. Included in the list of the greatest movie stars in Hollywood history. The owner of the "face of an angel and the body of a goddess", often called one of the most beautiful actresses of the 20th century. Her films: "The Snows of Kilimanjaro", "On the Shore", "The Sun Also Rises", "Mogambo", "Knights of the Round Table", "The Barefoot Countess", "The Night of the Iguana", "The Blue Bird".
16.Jane Russell / Jane Russell(June 21, 1921 - February 28, 2011) - American actress, sex symbol of the 1940s and early 1950s. Films with her participation: Outlaw, French Line, Macau, Road to Bali, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Tall Men, Gentlemen Marry Brunettes, Hot Blood, etc.
15. Paulette Goddard(born Marion Pauline Levy; June 3, 1910 – April 23, 1990) was an Academy Award-nominated American actress. Her most famous roles were in Charlie Chaplin's films Modern Times and The Great Dictator. The role of Scarlett O'Hara was supposed to play in the film "Gone with the Wind", but the contract was canceled due to the uncertainty of the presence of a registered marriage with Ch. Chaplin. Her other films: "Young at Heart", "Women", "Cat and Canary", "The Great Dictator", "Second Chorus".
14. Natalie Wood(nee Natalya Nikolaevna Zakharenko, then Gurdina); July 20, 1938 – November 29, 1981) was an American actress. nominated for an Oscar three times. Became a successful child actor, starring in such films as "Miracle on 34th Street", "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir", "Star". The role of Judy in the film "Rebel Without a Cause" earned her an Oscar nomination and helped her break out into more adult and serious roles. Movies: West Side Story, Gypsy, The Great Race, Splendor in the Grass, Love with a Suitable Stranger, From Now and Forever. Drowned under unclear circumstances while sailing on a yacht with her husband.
13. Lana Turner / Lana Turner(real name Julia Jean Milfred Frances Turner, February 8, 1921 - June 29, 1995) - one of the most glamorous and sensual stars of classic Hollywood. For the filming of one of her first films, she plucked her eyebrows, but they never grew back, for which nicknamed "the girl with painted eyebrows". It is believed that during World War II, American soldiers preferred to hang her photographs and posters on the walls of the barracks. After the war, she starred mainly in musicals. Her films: The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Three Musketeers, The Merry Widow, The Evil and the Beautiful, Peyton Place (nominated for an Oscar), Imitation of Life.
12. Gene Tierney(November 19, 1920 – November 6, 1991) was an American actress. At one time, considered one of the most beautiful Hollywood actresses Jean is best known for her roles in Laura, God Be Her Judge, for which she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress. In addition, she starred in such films as "Heaven Can Wait", "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir", "Mating Season", "The Egyptian", "The Left Hand of God" and others.
11. Rita Hayworth / Rita Hayworth(October 17, 1918 - May 14, 1987) - American film actress and dancer, one of the most famous Hollywood stars of the 1940s, became a legend and a sex symbol of her era. Films with her participation: "Strawberry Blonde", "Blood and Sand", "Cover Girl", "Never Get Richer", "You've Never Been More Amazing", "Gilda", "Lady from Shanghai". Named one of the 100 Greatest Movie Stars by the American Film Institute.
10. Olivia de Havilland / Olivia de Havilland(b. July 1, 1916) - Anglo-American actress, one of the most popular and sought-after Hollywood actresses of the 1930s and 1940s, winner of two Oscars for Best Actress. She played the role of Melanie Wilks in the legendary film Gone with the Wind, for which she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.. Currently, Olivia remains one of the three stars of this film, who is still alive. Her films: Captain Blood's Odyssey, Charge of the Light Horse, The Adventures of Robin Hood, To Each His Own, The Heiress, My Cousin Rachel, This Lady, The Proud Rebel, Light in the Square ", "Hush, hush, sweet Charlotte", "Airport '77", "The Fifth Musketeer".
9. Vivien Leigh(born Vivian Mary Hartley; November 5, 1913, Darjeeling - July 7, 1967, London) - English actress, Winner of two Oscars for her roles as American beauties: Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind and Blanche Dubois in A Streetcar Named Desire. Gained a reputation as an actress who is difficult to work with, so her career often saw periods of decline. Her other films: "Storm in a Teacup", "A Yankee at Oxford", "Twenty-One Days", "Sidewalks of London", "Lady Hamilton", "Caesar and Cleopatra", "Anna Karenina", "Mrs. Stone's Roman Spring" , "Ship of Fools".
8. Hedy Lamarr / Hedy Lamarr(née Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler; born November 9, 1913 - January 19, 2000) - popular in the 1930s and 1940s, Austrian and then American film actress and also an inventor. After an unsuccessful marriage, Hedi goes to Hollywood, where her career develops rapidly, she starred in films such as Algiers, Lady in the Tropics, Tortilla Flat, Dangerous Experiment, Samson and Delilah.
7. Pier Angeli / Pier Angeli(born Anna Maria Pierangeli; June 19, 1932 - September 10, 1971) - Italian actress, twin sister of actress Marisa Pavan. She made her Hollywood debut in Teresa, starring Rod Steiger. For her role in this film, she was awarded the Golden Globe Award in the nomination for the most promising newcomer, as well as high ratings from film critics who compared her with Greta Garbo. Later, the actress appeared in such films as "Three Love Stories", "Sombrero", "Mademoiselle Nitouche", "Silver Bowl" and "Port Africa". She was found dead from an accidental barbiturate overdose.
6. Elizabeth Taylor / Elizabeth Taylor(February 27, 1932, London - March 23, 2011, Los Angeles) - Anglo-American actress, "Queen of Hollywood" during its heyday, twice awarded the Oscar for Best Actress. The first actress, whose fee for filming in the film amounted to a million dollars. Her films: "National Velvet", "Giant", "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", "Elephant Trail", "Smell of a Mystery", "Suddenly, Last Summer", "Cleopatra", "The Blue Bird". In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Elizabeth Taylor as the 7th Greatest Movie Star.
5. Gina Lollobrigida / Gina Lollobrigida(born July 4, 1927 Subiaco, Lazio, Italy) is an Italian actress whose career peaked in popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. Films with her participation: Shame the Devil, Trapeze, Notre Dame Cathedral, Fanfan Tulip, Provincial Woman, Come in September, Never So Little, Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
4. Michele Mercier(real name Jocelyn Yvonne Rene Mercier, born January 1, 1939, Nice, France) is a French actress. Film in Hollywood: "You can't please everyone."
3. Audrey Hepburn(May 4, 1929, Brussels - January 20, 1993, Tolochenaz) - British and American actress, model and humanitarian. She received an Oscar for Best Actress in the 1953 film Roman Holiday, and was also nominated four times. Became one of the highest paid movie actresses of her time. Films with her participation: "Sabrina", "The Story of a Nun", "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "Wait until Dark", "The Story of a Nun", "Charade", "Robin and Marian", "Always". Listed as the 3rd Greatest Actress in American Cinema by the American Film Institute.
2. Grace Patricia Kelly / Grace Patricia Kelly(November 12, 1929 - September 14, 1982) - American actress, since 1956 - wife of Prince Rainier III of Monaco, 10th Princess of Monaco, mother of the current reigning Prince Albert II. Films with her participation: "High Noon", "Mogambo" (was nominated for an Oscar as the best supporting actress), "Country Girl" (Oscar winner), "Green Fire", "Bridges at Toko-Ri", "Dial 'M' in case of murder", "Rear Window". The American Film Institute ranked her 12th on their list of the 100 Greatest Movie Stars. Died of a stroke in a car accident.
1. Marilyn Monroe / Marilyn Monroe(née Norma Jean Baker in baptism; June 1, 1926, Los Angeles - August 5, 1962, ibid) - American film actress, singer and sex symbol. Films with her participation: "Chorus Girls", "Asphalt Jungle", "Only Girls in Jazz", "All About Eve", "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", "How to Marry a Millionaire", "Love Nest", "Niagara".
They were adored by millions of fans from different parts of the world, films with their participation have become classics.
The most beautiful men of the 20th century in the photo
We present to your attention a list of the most beautiful men of the 20th century with a photo, we will tell you about their careers and destinies!
The burning Italian gained enchanting popularity after the release of the film "The Taming of the Shrew", in which he played the main role. The actor perfectly plays 3 musical instruments, dances well. Over the years of his career, he proved himself as a director, composer, TV presenter, it is not surprising that women still adore Adriano!
An actor and director who has become a man of the era, he is a sex symbol of the 60-70s of the last century. The star of the film "Rocco and His Brothers" drove millions of his loyal fans crazy, captivating them with his tall height (1.77 m) and magnificent eyes with a languor.
The actor is associated with fans with the trilogy "The Godfather", where he appeared before the audience in the role of unprincipled and tough Michael Corleone. But there are other films in Al Pacino's filmography that can be reviewed endlessly: Scarface, Scent of a Woman. Today, the actor is over 75 years old, but he has maintained excellent physical shape and continues to act in films.
The producer, musician and film actor, whom we know from the Die Hard series of films, can rightfully be called the most handsome man of the 20th century. The actor is now over 60 years old, but he looks just perfect!
The legendary Hollywood actor, who you might have seen in the cult film To Kill a Mockingbird. Peck is included not only in the list of the most beautiful male actors in the world in the 20th century, but also in the ranking of the 100 greatest acts in history.
The actor lived only 60 years, but made an invaluable contribution to the history of world cinema, he, like other artists, gave concerts at the front during World War II. Films with his participation have become classics: "Sergeant York", "Man from the West".
Incredibly popular jazz singer, working in the genres of pop, country. Over the years of his career, he tried his hand at cinema, on his account more than 25 films and 15 music albums, his personal life was stormy, because Dean married 3 times.
The actor, whom the world remembers from East of Heaven and The Giant, died at a young age in a car accident. His career was short, but he starred in 6 films, in 1995 Dean's name was included in the list of the sexiest actors in the world, interest in his life has not dried up to this day.
The American film director and actor, the star of the film "Batman", has become a real sex symbol of the era. The actor was married only once, but he already has 4 adult children born to different women.
An active, optimistic and attractive man, who gained worldwide popularity by starring in the film From Dusk Till Dawn, received several Oscars. He, despite his age, continues his career, actively working with different creative directions!
Actor of the old school! Acting in adventure films, he did his own stunts. He combined an acting career with a hobby, being fond of drawing, sculpture, worked as a stuntman, distinguished by his courageous appearance.
The fateful film in Jean's career was the film "Breathless", but in his filmography there are more than 50 roles. Jean's charming smile and charisma made him the favorite actor of an entire generation, he was married twice and has 4 children.
The winner of the film award "Cesar" from childhood had poor health. He died at the age of 36, having managed to appear in many films while working in the theater. His creative heritage is not forgotten, because in France, which is the birthplace of the actor, a festival dedicated to Gerard is held annually.
The actor was called the "King of Hollywood", he was recognized as one of the greatest stars of the last century. It was Clark who played the role of Butler in the American film Gone with the Wind, which brought him worldwide popularity.
Recognized as the greatest actor in history, he was one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. Carey starred in the film "Charade" together with Audrey Hepburn, throughout his life he retained his own style and charm, characteristic of men of the last century.
Over the years of his career, the actor has taken part in many theatrical productions, his filmography includes 58 films, including "King Lear", "Dracula". Lawrence received 4 Oscar statuettes!
The Oscar-winning American actor, director, cultural figure became popular after the release of the film A Streetcar Named Desire. Marlon was married 3 times, started relationships with women outside of marriage, as a result of which he became the father of 8 children.
This basketball player has become a true sports legend! He is the owner of many awards, has always advocated the popularization of baseball, he left the big sport in the early 2000s, taking up coaching.
Michael is recognized as one of the most sought-after actors of the last century. He has appeared in more than 50 films: Kingsman: The Secret Service, The Illusion of Deception, The Prestige and others. He was married twice, in each marriage he had 1 child.
The expressive and charming actor, whose infectious smile won the hearts of many women, starred in 78 films! He was friends and collaborated with the Italian director Fellini, becoming the star of his films Rome and La Dolce Vita.
A charming American actor who became the star of the films "Mad Max" and "Braveheart", the director who gave the world the war drama "Hackale Ridge". Mel has natural charisma and real masculine beauty, but in 2017 the press drew attention to the fact that the actor gained some weight.
Montgomery began his career as a Broadway actor, got into a debt hole, agreed to shoot a movie. It is noteworthy that the American actor was nominated for an Oscar for his roles in the films “From Here to Eternity”, “The Nuremberg Trials”, but did not receive the coveted statuette.
Peter O'Toole
The actor, the star of the film The Last Emperor, was nominated for an Oscar 8 times, but never won. Peter was married for 20 years, he had 1 son and 2 daughters, the girls also became actresses.
Actor, director, great family man and racing fan - this is Paul Newman! The actor starred in the films "Fat Man and Baby", "Cold-Blooded Hatch", "Cursed Way", he is the owner of several prestigious film awards. The actor was married to Joan Woodward, who, having sacrificed her career, gave birth to 3 beautiful daughters in marriage.
The world knows the actor from the films "1984", "The Exorcist-2", "Ekvus". Richard was married 5 times, he married the brilliant Elizabeth Taylor twice, their love story is still being discussed in the press.
The star of the film "Hachiko" and "Pretty Woman" is considered the most handsome male actor of the 20th century. Richard was married twice, he professes Buddhism, today he is fond of not only acting, but also photography.
He began his career performing in theatrical productions on Broadway, then began acting in films ("The Candidate", "Scam"). Robert worked as a director, for his film "Ordinary People" he received the prestigious "Oscar".
The star of a bit of cinema, the actor is recognized as a sex symbol of this era. Rudolph took part in the filming of the films "Eagle", "Son of the Sheikh", "Young Raja", having received the love of millions of fans. He died at the age of 31 due to an undiagnosed perforated stomach ulcer, the memory of the actor still lives on.
All the girls over 10 fell in love with Timothy, who enthusiastically watched the Jane Eyre series. The actor played the role of Edward Rochester in the series, in his subsequent works he tried on the image of James Bond (“Sparks from the Eyes”), Rhett Butler (“Scarlett”), Heathcliff (“Wuthering Heights”).
The actor is originally from England, he became the star of a series of films about James Bond, which brought him worldwide fame: "Dr. No", "From Russia with Love" and 3 more films shot in 1964-1967. Today, Sean looks great, but he devotes little time to working in films.
Popular American actor, known for the films "Dick Tracy", "Bonnie and Clyde". In the early 2000s, Hollywood's most handsome actor of the 20th century retired from cinema to devote his life to his beloved family and to pay more attention to his political career.
A cult singer whose velvety voice and songs influenced the musical taste of a generation of Americans. Frank devoted time to acting, starring in 46 films, his compositions "My Way", "New York, New York" and others are listened to and used for commercials, films around the world.
The talented Humphrey was recognized as the greatest actor. And this is not surprising, because he became the star of the films "Casablanca", "The African Queen", "Key Largo", "High Sierra" and others. Humphrey served in the Navy in his youth, was fond of playing chess.
The actor is the performer of roles in the films "Ludwig", "Death of the Gods", the TV series "Dynasty", "Fantômas". Hellmuth received a special Teddy Award, starred in more than 30 films. Interestingly, the actor has a tendency to depression.
The legendary Elvis over the years of his career, he starred in more than 30 films, recorded about 700 songs. Elvis passed away at the age of 42, but his singles "Blue Suede Shoes", "Return to sender", "Little less conversation" and others became the property of world culture.
See our mega selection of the most beautiful women of the 20th century from Hollywood and America, as well as the sex symbols of the national theater and cinema, most of which rolled
Despite the fact that explicit scenes and even kissing on the screen were prohibited by the Hays Code, sexual attractiveness then became the main key to success for the film and, accordingly, for the actors. For this, great efforts were made by both studios and actresses, and as a result, they are simply divine.
Faktrum shows the most beautiful actresses of old Hollywood.
Veronica Lake
The actress who brought into fashion long hair covering one eye. She was the idol of many women, and her shoulder-length blond hair, called "hide and seek", was one of the most popular in those years. Movies: Sullivan's Travels, Guns for Hire, The Glass Key.
Loretta Young
Winner of the Oscar for Best Actress. In the 1930s and 1940s, she was considered the epitome of elegance and magnificence of the film star, for a quarter of a century she starred in about a hundred films, played with the most famous geniuses of cinema. Films: "The Farmer's Daughter", "The Bishop's Wife", "Come to the Stable".
Lauren Bacall
Winner of an honorary Oscar, winner of two Golden Globes and two Tony Awards. She was recognized as one of the first beauties of Hollywood. Films: "How to Marry a Millionaire", "To Have and Not to Have", "Murder on the Orient Express", "The Most Accurate".
Joan Fontaine
Anglo-American actress best known for her roles in Alfred Hitchcock's classic films. For her role in the film "Suspicion" she was awarded the prestigious "Oscar" award. Films: "Rebecca", "Suspicion", "Above All", "Jane Eyre", "Ivy", "Letter from a Stranger".
Ingrid Bergman
Swedish and American actress. In the American Film Institute's "AFI's 100 Greatest Movie Stars in 100 Years" rankings, it is ranked 4th. Three times Oscar winner, four times Golden Globe Award, twice Emmy Award, first Tony Award winner. Films: Casablanca, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Notorious, Arc de Triomphe, Joan of Arc.
Carol Lombard
American actress, Oscar nominee. She is best known for her comedic roles in classic Hollywood films of the 1930s. The American Film Institute included her in the list of "100 Greatest Movie Stars" at number 23. Films: "My Servant Godfrey", "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", "To be or not to be."
Ginger Rogers
American actress and dancer, Oscar winner in 1941. She became best known for her joint performances with Fred Astaire. Ranked 14th in the list of the 100 greatest movie stars. Films: 42nd Street, Flying to Rio, Gay Divorced, Carefree, Broadway Barkley Couple, Storm Warning.
Ann Sheridan
American actress. Films: "Angels with Dirty Faces", "Dodge City", "The Man Who Came to Dinner", "Edge of Darkness", "Silver River", "Soldier in a Skirt".
Sophia Loren
Italian actress and singer. Winner of honorary awards at all major film festivals. Winner of five Golden Globe awards in the special nomination "Popular of the world audience"). First Oscar winner for Best Actress in a Foreign Language Film. Winner of an honorary "Oscar" with the wording "for a career rich in memorable roles that gave unfading brilliance to cinema." Her films in Hollywood are Pride and Passion, Hong Kong Countess, Love Under the Elms, Black Dahlia, It Started in Naples, Millionaires, El Cid, Fall of the Roman Empire, "Lady L.", "Arabesque", "Sentence".
Ava Gardner
American actress, one of the brightest Hollywood stars of the 1940s and 1950s. Oscar nominee. Included in the list of the greatest movie stars in Hollywood history. The owner of the "face of an angel and the body of a goddess" is often called one of the most beautiful actresses of the 20th century. Films: "The Snows of Kilimanjaro", "On the Shore", "The Sun Also Rises", "Mogambo", "Knights of the Round Table", "The Barefoot Countess", "The Night of the Iguana", "The Blue Bird".
Lana Turner
One of the most glamorous and sensual stars of classic Hollywood. For the filming of one of her first films, she plucked her eyebrows, but they never grew back, for which she received the nickname - "the girl with painted eyebrows." It is believed that during the Second World War, American soldiers preferred to hang her photographs and posters on the walls of the barracks. After the war, she starred mainly in musicals. Her films: The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Three Musketeers, The Merry Widow, The Evil and the Beautiful, Peyton Place, Imitation of Life.
Rita Hayworth
American film actress and dancer, one of the most famous Hollywood stars of the 1940s, who became a legend and sex symbol of her era. Named one of the 100 Greatest Movie Stars by the American Film Institute. Films with her participation: "Strawberry Blonde", "Blood and Sand", "Cover Girl", "You'll Never Be Richer", "You've Never Been More Amazing", "Gilda", "Lady from Shanghai".
Olivia de Havilland
Anglo-American actress, one of the most popular and sought-after Hollywood actresses of the 1930s and 1940s, winner of two Oscars for Best Actress. Her films: Gone with the Wind, Captain Blood's Odyssey, Charge of the Light Brigade, The Adventures of Robin Hood, To Each His Own, The Heiress, My Cousin Rachel, This Lady, The Proud Rebel , "Light in the Square", "Hush, Hush, Dear Charlotte", "Airport '77", "The Fifth Musketeer".
Vivien Leigh
English actress, winner of two Oscars. Gained a reputation as an actress who is difficult to work with, so her career often saw periods of decline. Films: Gone with the Wind, A Streetcar Named Desire, Storm in a Teacup, Yankee at Oxford, 21 Days, The Sidewalks of London, Lady Hamilton, Caesar and Cleopatra, Anna Karenina", "Mrs. Stone's Roman Spring", "Ship of Fools".
Hedy Lamarr
Popular in the 1930s and 1940s, Austrian and then American film actress and inventor. After an unsuccessful marriage, Hedy went to Hollywood, where her career developed rapidly. She starred in such films as: "Algiers", "Lady in the Tropics", "Tortilla Flat", "Dangerous Experiment", "Samson and Delilah".
Elizabeth Taylor
"Queen of Hollywood", twice awarded the "Oscar" for Best Actress. The first actress, whose fee for filming in the film amounted to a million dollars. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Elizabeth Taylor as the 7th Greatest Movie Star. Her films: "National Velvet", "Giant", "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", "Elephant Trail", "Smell of a Secret", "Suddenly, Last Summer", "Cleopatra", "The Blue Bird".
Gina Lollobrigida
Italian actress whose career peaked in popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. Her films in Hollywood: Shame the Devil, Trapeze, Notre Dame Cathedral, Fanfan Tulip, Provincial Woman, Come September, Never So Little, Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
Audrey Hepburn
British and American actress, model and humanitarian. She received an Oscar for Best Actress in the 1953 film Roman Holiday, and was also nominated four times. She became one of the highest paid movie actresses of her time. Listed as the 3rd Greatest Actress in American Cinema by the American Film Institute. Films with her participation: "Sabrina", "The Story of a Nun", "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "Wait until dark", "Charade", "Robin and Marian", "Always".
Grace Kelly
American actress, since 1956 - wife of Prince Rainier III of Monaco, 10th Princess of Monaco, mother of the current reigning Prince Albert II. The American Film Institute ranked her 12th on their list of the 100 Greatest Movie Stars. Films with her participation: "High Noon", "Mogambo", "Country Girl", "Green Fire", "Bridges at Toko-Ri", "Dial "M" in case of murder", "Rear Window".
Marilyn Monroe
American film actress and singer. Films with her participation: "Chorus Girls", "Asphalt Jungle", "Only Girls in Jazz", "All About Eve", "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", "How to Marry a Millionaire", "Love Nest", "Niagara".