Vera-Ellen

Vera-Ellen

actress, soundtrack

Vera-Ellen was born on Feb 16, 1921 in USA. Vera-Ellen's big-screen debut came with Wonder Man directed by H. Bruce Humberstone in 1945. Vera-Ellen is known for That's Entertainment! III directed by Bud Friedgen, June Allyson stars as Self - Co-Hostess and Cyd Charisse as Self - Co-Hostess. The most recent award Vera-Ellen achieved is Walk of Fame. The upcoming new movie Vera-Ellen plays is That's Entertainment! III which will be released on Jul 01, 1994.

Vera-Ellen began dancing at the age of 10, and a few years later became one of the youngest Rockettes. She appeared in several Broadway musicals until she was spotted by film producer Samuel Goldwyn in 1945. She was only 24 years old when Goldwyn cast her opposite Danny Kaye in Le joyeux phénomène (1945). She danced with Fred Astaire in Trois petits mots (1950) and with Gene Kelly in Un jour à New-York (1949). Blonde, slim of build, and a dancing sensation, she appeared in a string of light-hearted but successful films. Vera-Ellen retired from acting in the late 1950s.

  • Birthday

    Feb 16, 1921
  • Place of Birth

    Norwood, Ohio, USA

Known For

Awards

1 wins & 0 nominations

Walk of Fame
1960
Motion Picture
Winner - Star on the Walk of Fame

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Movies