Mitzi Gaynor

Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber (September 4, 1931 – October 17, 2024), known professionally as Mitzi Gaynor, was an American actress, singer, and dancer of Hungarian descent. A leading lady of light musicals, the bright-eyed star is best remembered for South Pacific (1958) – for which she earned a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. She also hosted a string of successful annual musical TV specials in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

She was added as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.

Mitzi Gaynor is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Mitzi & 100 Guys (1975), Lykke og krone (1962), South Pacific (1958), Les Girls (1957), There's No Business Like Show Business (1954), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), The Oscars (1953). The recorded credits span 1948 to 2024, including 21 movies and 8 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.