To all dancers, dance enthusiasts and tap dancers, join us in celebrating the Birthday of Vera-Ellen Westmeier Rohe today 02/16/1921, nicknamed Bunny.
Was born in Norwood, Ohio. An American dancer and actress known for her filmed dance partnerships with Fred Astaire in Three Little Words, Gene Kelly in On The Town, Danny Kaye Wonder Man and Donald O’Connor Call Me Madam.
Began dancing at the age of 10, at 16 she was a winner on the Major Bowes Amateur Hour, 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 Wonder Man 1945.
Blonde, slim of build, and a dancing sensation, Vera-Ellen retired from acting in the late 1950s.