Rita Hayworth, born Margarita Carmen Cansino, on October 17th, 1918, Brooklyn, New York, U.S, was an actress and dancer. Rita became famous during the '40s, being one of the decade's top stars, going on to appear in 61 movies over 37 years. The media labelled Hayworth "The Love Goddess" after she became a glamorous screen idol, having been the top pin-up girl for GIs during World War II.