Vera Zorina
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 2, 1917 in Berlin, Germany
- Died
- April 9, 2003
- Active Years
- 1931–1985 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 11 credits in database
Biography
Vera Zorina, born Eva Brigitta Hartwig on January 2, 1917, in Berlin, Germany, was a German-Norwegian ballerina, theatre and film actress, and choreographer. Her father, Fritz, was German, and her mother, Billie Hartwig, was Norwegian. Zorina had a versatile career spanning classical ballet, Broadway, and Hollywood, and performed with the Ballet Russe. She is chiefly remembered for her films choreographed by her husband, George Balanchine, including the Slaughter on Tenth Avenue sequence from On Your Toes. Her known film credits include I Was an Adventuress, The Goldwyn Follies, Louisiana Purchase, Follow the Boys, On Your Toes, Lover Come Back, Star Spangled Rhythm, and His girlfriend Annette. She passed away on April 9, 2003, at the age of 86.
Career overview
Vera Zorina, born Eva Brigitta Hartwig on January 2, 1917, in Berlin, Germany, was a German-Norwegian ballerina, theatre and film actress, and choreographer. Her father, Fritz, was German, and her mother, Billie Hartwig, was Norwegian. Zorina had a versatile career that spanned classical ballet, Broadway, and Hollywood, and she was also an opera director. She had memorable careers with the Ballet Russe and achieved recognition for her work in film, particularly for movies choreographed by her husband, George Balanchine, such as the Slaughter on Tenth Avenue sequence from On Your Toes.
Known for her acting credits, Zorina appeared in a total of eleven known credits on screen. Some of her notable film work includes I Was an Adventuress, The Goldwyn Follies, Louisiana Purchase, Follow the Boys, On Your Toes, Lover Come Back, Star Spangled Rhythm, and His girlfriend Annette.
Vera Zorina passed away on April 9, 2003, at the age of eighty-six.
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Full Filmography
11 titles- That's Dancing! (1985) as From 'On Your Toes' (archive footage)
- America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers (1951)
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Lover Come Back (1946) as Madeleine Laslo
- Follow the Boys (1944) as Gloria Vance
- Star Spangled Rhythm (1942) as Vera Zorina
- Louisiana Purchase (1941) as Marina Von Minden
- I Was an Adventuress (1940) as Countess Tanya Vronsky
- On Your Toes (1939) as Vera Barnova
- The Goldwyn Follies (1938) as Olga Samara
- His girlfriend Annette (1931) as Jacqueline
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What movies or TV shows is Vera Zorina best known for?
Vera Zorina is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), The Goldwyn Follies (1938).
When and where was Vera Zorina born?
Vera Zorina was born on January 2, 1917 in Berlin, Germany. They passed away on April 9, 2003.
How many credits does Vera Zorina have?
Vera Zorina has accumulated over 11 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1931 to 1985.
What is Vera Zorina's background in cinema and television?
Vera Zorina, born Eva Brigitta Hartwig on January 2, 1917, in Berlin, Germany, was a German-Norwegian ballerina, theatre and film actress, and choreographer. Her father, Fritz, was German, and her mother, Billie Hartwig, was Norwegian. Zorina had a versatile career spanning classical ballet, Broadway, and Hollywood, an...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 31
- The Goldwyn Follies (1938) as Olga Samara — aged about 21
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