Born in Ohio. Legendary screen star of the golden era, generally in tough-guy roles, but actually found himself assigned to do some song and dance numbers once or twice. MGM wanted all their stars to do that from time to time!

Actress on stage and screen. Born in Hungary; sister of Zsa Zsa Gabor.

There were three Gabor sisters who moved to the U.S. from Budapest, Hungary shortly after WWII. They became very popular with the American public, and the tabloids followed their lives and careers for many decades. The sisters were: Magda (1914 - 1997), Zsa Zsa (1917 - ) and Eva (1919 - 1995).

Given name: Sari Gabor; born in Hungary; sister of Eva Gabor. Birth year variously documented as 1917, 1918 or 1919. Zsa Zsa was crowned Miss Hungary of 1936. Shown here with Louis Calhern in a publicity still from We're Not Married, 1952. "It's simple, Darling!"

There were three Gabor sisters who moved to the U.S. from Budapest, Hungary shortly after WWII. They became very popular with the American public, and the tabloids followed their lives and careers for many decades. The sisters were: Magda (1914 - 1997), Zsa Zsa (1917 - ) and Eva (1919 - 1995).

British character actor / comedian, born in London, England. Worked in comedies and musicals; also in dramas. Often seen in musicals of the '30s pantomiming an orchestra leader, opera singer, etc. A fine actor and a very funny man! Seen here with Judy Garland on a radio program in 1936.

Given name: Ava Gardner; born in North Carolina. Legendary and very gifted actress. Mickey Rooney's first wife; also married to Artie Shaw and Frank Sinatra. Began playing bit parts at MGM in the early 1940s, and soon rose to stardom.

Given name: Frances Ethel Gumm; born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. For more information, see the Biography page on the Judy Garland Database.

(l-r: Judy, Jimmie and Suzy) shown here with Paul Porcasi in a still from the short film La Fiesta de Santa Barbara, 1935. This was the only time they appeared on film billed as The Garland Sisters, and would be the last time the three girls would appear on film together.

see also: Gumm Sisters

Born in Missouri. Very talented actress / singer on stage and screen. Very much overlooked by MGM - she didn't get as many good roles as she should have. Married to Larry Parks, who was caught up in the McCarthy hearings mess, effectively ending their careers in Hollywood for some time. Betty came back on stage and television in the 1970s, most notably in the series "Laverne and Shirley."

Born in England. Legendary screen star. Paired with Walter Pidgeon in a number of films. Miss Garson fills me with awe! One of my all-time favorites! A wonderful actress with a lot of old-world class. There's no one like her. Miss Garson kicks up her heels and does some singing and dancing in some of her films. Along with all her charm comes a wry sense of comedy as well as a dash of a dance hall girl!

Given name: Arturo Gaxiola. Well-known Broadway personality; appeared in some films.

Given name: Laura Gainer; born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Leading lady of the screen. Started in bit parts and worked her way up to stardom. Outstanding actress; most popular in the 1930s.

Given name: Francesca Mitzi von Gerber; born in Chicago, Illinois. Singer / dancer / actress; began her career as a child ballerina. Moved into films, but never really quite made it to superstardom - possibly due to the lack of good parts she had. Probably best remembered today for her role in the film South Pacific, 1958.

Legendary composer of the early twentieth century, now considered to be one of the great classical composers. He collaborated with his brother Ira on many stage musicals, and composed a number of symphonic and operatic works, as well.

See also Composers G: George Gershwin

Dancer / actress; born in St. Louis, Missouri. Shown here with Jacques d'Amboise in a publicity photo for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, 1954

Popular comedian / actor / director / writer; born in Louisville, Kentucky. Another favorite of mine! Often played excited Italian or Greek characters; famous for his exceptional sneezing routine. Voiced "Sneezy" in Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 1937.