Vera- Ellen Overview:

Legendary actress, Vera-Ellen, was born Vera Ellen Westmeier Rohe on Feb 16, 1921 in Norwood, OH. Ellen died at the age of 60 on Aug 30, 1981 in Los Angeles, CA .

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Ellen was never nominated for an Academy Award.

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Seven Things to Know About Vera-Ellen

By Rick29 on Oct 12, 2015 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

1. Vera-Ellen attended the Hessler Studio of Dancing in Cincinnati, Ohio. Other famous alumni include Doris Day and Tyrone Power. Harry Hessler and his wife operated the dancing school until sometime in the 1940s. The historic building is a residential home today. 2. Vera-Ellen and Rosemary Cloone... Read full article


Happy Easter from Vera-Ellen 1950

By Art on Mar 31, 2013 From Classic Cinema Gold

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Happy Easter!! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Vera-Ellen ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?1950 • Posted by Art • Sunday, March 31st, 2013 at 5:21 am • (0) Comme... Read full article


The best things happen when she?s dancing: Vera-Ellen

By Kay Noske on Dec 11, 2012 From Movie Star Makeover

General Waverly is out of step, out of touch, and out of luck. He?s invested his life savings in the Columbia Inn in Pine Tree,Vermont. Instead of the bustling ski lodge of his dreams, he owns what smart-alecky housekeeper Emma calls a ?Tyrolean haunted house.? It?s 60 degrees in December, there has... Read full article


Vera-Ellen

By Art on Feb 17, 2012 From Classic Cinema Gold

“I was called a bookish child. Mother sent me to a ballet teacher in Cincinnati when I was nine years old. I guess I was an awkward child and the family wanted me to be graceful. When I found out I liked to dance and people seemed to like to watch me, I was determined to go places.” ~ Ve... Read full article


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Vera- Ellen Quotes:

Judy Haynes: [to Phil] You are not exactly Superman, but you are awfully available.


Judy Haynes: Looks like it's absolutely necessary.


Charlie Hill: Peanuts. I only wish they were diamonds.
Angela Bonfils: That's silly, you can't eat diamonds.
Charlie Hill: Diamonds buy a lot of peanuts.
Angela Bonfils: I got a lot of peanuts.


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Vera-Ellen Facts
On March 3, 1963, she gave birth to a daughter named Victoria Ellen Rothschild, who died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome on June 20th of that same year. All of this took place in Los Angeles County.

One of the few actresses to have danced with both Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly in the movies, other actresses that have also done this includes Judy Garland, Cyd Charisse, Rita Hayworth, Debbie Reynolds, and Leslie Caron.

Measurements: 33 1/2-21-34 (measured in 1952), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

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