1921 - 1981
Vera-Ellen American Actress
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Rest in peace.
Relationships
Vera-Ellen was previously married to Victor Rothschild (1954 - 1966) and Robert Hightower (1945 - 1946).
Vera-Ellen was in relationships with Rock Hudson (1951 - 1954) and Rory Calhoun.
About
American Actress Vera-Ellen was born Vera Ellen Westmeier Rohe on 16th February, 1921 in Norwood, Ohio, USA and passed away on 30th Aug 1981 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 60. She is most remembered for White Christmas; On the Town. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Vera-Ellen was in 5 on-screen matchups, including Danny Kaye in Wonder Man (1945), Fred Astaire in The Belle of New York (1952), Gene Kelly in On the Town (1949), David Niven in Happy Go Lovely (1951) and Donald O'Connor in Call Me Madam (1953).
Vera-Ellen is a member of the following lists: American film actors, California Republicans and Actors from Ohio.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Dating | 2 |
3 years
|
1 year, 6 months
|
-
|
|---|
| Married | 2 |
13 years
|
9 years, 10 months
|
6 years, 9 months
|
|---|
| Total | 4 |
13 years
|
5 years, 8 months
|
3 years
|
|---|
Details
| First Name |
Vera
|
| Middle Name |
Ellen Westmeier
|
| Maiden Name |
Rohe
|
| Full Name at Birth |
Vera Ellen Westmeier Rohe
|
| Alternative Name |
Bunny, Vera-Ellen, Vera Ellen Westmeier
|
| Age |
60 (age at death) years
|
| Birthday |
16th February, 1921
|
| Birthplace |
Norwood, Ohio, USA
|
| Died |
30th August, 1981
|
| Place of Death |
Los Angeles, California, USA
|
| Cause of Death |
Lung Cancer
|
| Buried |
Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, California
|
| Height |
5' 4" (163 cm)
|
| Weight |
95lbs (43 kg)
|
| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Hair Color |
Blonde
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| Distinctive Feature |
Slender waist, Legs
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Roman Catholic
|
| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Actress, dancer
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| Occupation |
Actress
|
| Claim to Fame |
White Christmas; On the Town
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| Year(s) Active |
1937–59, 1937–1959
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| Bust (inches) |
33
|
| Cup Size |
A
|
| Waist (inches) |
21
|
| Hips (inches) |
32
|
| Clothes Size |
2
|
| Shoe Size |
6
|
| Official Websites |
www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4037
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| Father |
Martin Rohe
|
| Mother |
Alma Catherine Westmeier
|
| Favorite Places |
Los Angeles
|
| Favorite Colors |
Pink, Yellow, Violet
|
| Favorite Accessories |
Handbags
|
Vera-Ellen (born Vera-Ellen Westmeier Rohe; February 16, 1921 – 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 Kelly and White Christmas (1954) with Kaye.
