Vera-Ellen | |
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 Vera-Ellen in 1941 | |
| Born | Vera-Ellen Rohe February 16, 1921 Norwood, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | August 30, 1981 (aged 60)[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, California |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, actress |
| Years active | 1937–1959 |
| Spouses | Robert Hightower
(m. 1941; div. 1946)Victor Rothschild
(m. 1954; div. 1966) |
| Children | 1 |
Vera-Ellen (born Vera-Ellen Rohe; February 16, 1921[citation needed] – August 30, 1981) was an American dancer and actress. She is remembered for her solo performances as well as her work with partners Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Danny Kaye, and Donald O'Connor. She is best known for her starring roles in On the Town (1949) with Gene Kelly and White Christmas (1954) with Danny Kaye.
- ^ "Vera-Ellen, Dancer in Movies". The New York Times. 2 September 1980. p. 17. Retrieved 2011-07-03.