Vera Ellen

About

Dancer who appeared in several movie musicals, including the 1954 production of White Christmas. She appeared in more than 15 films throughout her long acting career. 

Before Fame

She began dancing at age ten and at age sixteen she won the Major Bowes Amateur Hour contest.

Trivia

During the 1950s, she was known for having the smallest waist in Hollywood. Her final on-screen role was Jeannie MacLean in the movie Let's Be Happy. 

Family Life

She married and divorced twice, and had one child from her second marriage.

Associated With

She starred in the musical, White Christmas, along with Bing Crosby.

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