American actress and singer (1910–1982)
For the transgender activist who used "Virginia Bruce" as a pen name, see
Virginia Prince.
Virginia Bruce |
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Publicity photo of Virginia Bruce in 1939 |
Born | Helen Virginia Briggs (1910-09-29)September 29, 1910[1]
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Died | February 24, 1982(1982-02-24) (aged 71)
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Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
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Years active | 1929–1981 |
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Spouses |
Ali Ipar
( m. 1946; div. 1964) [2]
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Children | 2 |
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Relatives | Hutch Dano (great-grandson) |
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Virginia Bruce (born Helen Virginia Briggs;[3] September 29, 1910 – February 24, 1982) was an American actress and singer.
- ^ "Virgnina Bruce, 72, Actress Portrayed Ziegfeld Showgirl". The New York Times. New York, New York City. United Press International. February 26, 1982. Archived from the original on July 11, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
- ^ "Virginia Bruce is divorced". The New York Times. Istanbul, Turkey. January 19, 1964. Archived from the original on March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ "Film Actress Virginia Bruce dies at 71 after long illness". The San Bernardino County Sun. California, San Bernardino. The San Bernardino County Sun. February 25, 1982. p. 10. Retrieved January 7, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.