Ava Gardner

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Characters played by Ava Gardner

Sarah — The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966)

Sarah is Abraham's barren wife who wants an heir for their household. She offers her handmaiden Hagar to bear a child, but later becomes resentful of Hagar. After giving birth to Isaac, she fears for his safety and asks Abraham to exile Hagar and her son.

Empress Elisabeth of Austria — Mayerling (1968)

Rudolf's mother who joins her husband in conflict with the Crown Prince regarding the implementation of progressive policies for the empire.

Ava Gardner (uncredited) — The Band Wagon (1953)

Ava Gardner is a fellow passenger on the train bringing Tony back to New York. Reporters happen to be at Grand Central Terminal because she is on the same train, and their attention to her leaves Tony, despite his former fame, almost ignored when he arrives.

Maria Vargas — The Barefoot Contessa (1954)

A proud, barefoot-dancing Madrid native who becomes an overnight Hollywood star. Initially discovered by Harry Dawes, she later marries the impotent Count Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini. Desperate to continue his noble lineage, she becomes pregnant by another man, which leads to her murder by her husband alongside her lover.

Venus — One Touch of Venus (1948)

A mythological goddess of love who comes to life after being kissed by Eddie. She navigates the modern world, briefly captivating Whitfield before being summoned back to Mount Olympus by Jupiter.

Remy Royce-Graff — Earthquake (1974)

Graff's wife who frequently fakes suicide attempts. Manipulates her father Sam into offering Graff a presidency to force him to end his affair with Denise. Evacuates to Wilson Plaza, survives the initial quake, but is trapped in the underground garage. She falls into the floodwaters caused by the dam collapse and drowns alongside Graff.

Kitty Collins — The Killers (1946)

A glamorous and manipulative woman who becomes the Swede's lover and later allies with crime boss Big Jim Colfax. She orchestrates a payroll robbery, steals the money, and double-crosses the Swede. Later, she attempts to save herself by framing Colfax but escapes during the final shootout.

Lady Brett Ashley — The Sun Also Rises (1957)

A central figure in Jake Barnes's life and their troubled romantic relationship. She attracts Robert Cohn's attention, rejects his declaration of love, and becomes a source of jealousy and conflict within the group.

Eloise Y. Kelly — Mogambo (1953)

A New York socialite stranded in Africa who forms a passionate relationship with Victor. She covers for his deceptive act to protect Linda, initially rejects his proposal, but ultimately jumps back to return to him.

Maxine Faulk — The Night of the Iguana (1964)

Maxine Faulk is the bawdy, flamboyant widow who runs the Costa Verde hotel after her husband's death. She lets Shannon bring the stranded tour group inside, helps him manage Judith Fellowes, shelters Hannah Jelkes and Nonno, and ultimately offers Shannon a shared life at the hotel after acknowledging their mutual attraction.

Guinevere — Knights of the Round Table (1953)

Arthur's fiancée and later the focus of Lancelot's forbidden love, Guinevere is rescued by Lancelot after being kidnapped. Her jealousy and emotional attachment lead her to visit Lancelot, while their affair brings accusations of treason and contributes to the collapse of Arthur's kingdom.

Passerby at Racetrack (uncredited) — Shadow of the Thin Man (1941)

Pedestrian appearing at the racetrack in Shadow of the Thin Man.

Career Overview

Ava Gardner has 94 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently That's Entertainment Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Earthquake, 55 Days at Peking, On the Beach. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
94
Birth Date
1922-12-24
Birth Place
Grabtown, North Carolina, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q164487), public domain (CC0).