Vera-Ellen
actress, singer, dancer (1921-1981)
Vera-Ellen (February 16, 1921 – August 30, 1981) was an American actress and dancer. She danced with Fred Astaire, Danny Kaye, Gene Kelly and several others. She played Princess Maria in the movie Call Me Madam. She also played Judy Haynes in the movie White Christmas.
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| Born | Vera Ellen Westmeier Rohe February 16, 1921 Norwood, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | August 30, 1981 (aged 60)[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer |
| Years active | 1937–59 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Hightower (1941–46) Victor Rothschild (1954–66) |
She was born in Norwood, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati. She died from cancer at age sixty.
References
change- ↑ "Vera-Ellen, Dancer in Movies". The New York Times. NYTimes.com. 2 September 1980. p. 17. Retrieved 2011-07-03.
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