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 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 60)
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.
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