Who is Ginger Rogers?
Ginger Rogers (1911-1995) was a talented, elegant woman, most frequently remembered for her on-screen appearances opposite Fred Astaire in the 1930s. However, the skills of Ginger Rogers went far beyond singing and dancing to include a wide range of activities, from outdoor sports to the breeding of dairy cows. Ginger Rogers was a powerful and famous woman in an era in which women were frequently ill paid and underestimated, and she received many honors during her lifetime for her achievements. Ginger Rogers was born Virginia MacMath in Independence, Missouri in 1911. Her nickname comes from her younger sister, who was unable to pronounce “Virginia” and called her “Ginja” instead. Ginger Rogers began her dancing career early, winning the Texas State Charleston Championship at age 14. She toured the country shortly thereafter, and found herself performing in theatres in St. Louis, Chicago, and eventually Broadway. She starred in a number of Broadway musicals, moving on to Hollywood in t
