Mitzi Gaynor

Biography

Mitzi Gaynor was a bright-eyed leading lady of light musicals, best remembered for her iconic role in South Pacific (1958), earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. She also hosted successful annual musical TV specials in the late 1960s and early 1970s, cementing her status as one of the last surviving actresses of Hollywood's "Golden Age." A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960, Gaynor's legacy continues to shine through her enduring film and stage credits.