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Also known as Vera-Ellen Westmeyer Rohe

Vera-Ellen (born Vera-Ellen Rohe; February 16, 1921 – August 30, 1981) was an American dancer, actress, and singer. 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.

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Gender
Female
Country
United States
Active from
1921
Active to
1981

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Person.name
Vera-Ellen
Person.image
Vera-Ellen.JPG
Person.caption
Vera-Ellen in 1941
Person.birth_name
Vera-Ellen Rohe
Person.birth_date
February 16, 1921
Person.birth_place
Norwood, Ohio, U.S.
Person.death_place
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Person.resting_place
Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, California
Person.years active
1937–1959
Person.children
1

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  • Film
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  • Death
  • Filmography
  • Stage work
  • Radio appearances
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  • References
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Vera-Ellen (born Vera-Ellen Rohe; February 16, 1921 – August 30, 1981) was an American dancer, actress, and singer. 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.

==Early life== Vera-Ellen Rohe was born in Norwood, Ohio, to Martin F. Rohe, a piano dealer, and Alma C. Westmeier. Both were descended from German immigrants. Her mother dreamed she would have a girl named Vera-Ellen, including the hyphen.

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