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Vera Zorina (1917–2003)

Practically born with ballet slippers on, the dark, lithe and exotic Vera Zorina had memorable careers with the Ballet Russe and, to a lesser degree, Hollywood. Born in Berlin, her father Fritz was German and mother Billie Hartwig Norwegian. She took to ballet at age 2 (she used to take them to bed with her) and by age 4 was performing... See full bio »

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Filmography

Hide HideActress (8 titles)
1946 Lover Come Back
Madeline Laslo
 
1944 Follow the Boys
Gloria Vance
 
1942 Star Spangled Rhythm
Vera Zorina- 'That Old Black Magic' Number
 
1941 Louisiana Purchase
Marina Von Minden
 
1940 I Was an Adventuress
Countess Tanya Vronsky (as Zorina)
 
1939 On Your Toes
Vera Barnova
 
1938 The Goldwyn Follies
Olga Samara
 
1931 Seine Freundin Annette
Jaqueline, Damartins Tochter (as Eva Brigitte Hartwig)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (6 titles)
1944 Follow the Boys (performer: "A Better Day Is Coming" 1944, "Tonight" 1944, "I Feel a Song Coming On" 1935 - uncredited)
 
1942 Star Spangled Rhythm (performer: "That Old Black Magic")
 
1941 Louisiana Purchase (performer: "YOU'RE LONELY AND I'M LONELY", "DANCE WITH ME TONIGHT AT THE MARDI GRAS")
 
1940 I Was an Adventuress (performer: "Swan Lake, Op.20" 1877 - uncredited)
 
1939 On Your Toes (performer: "Princess Zenobia Ballet" 1936 - uncredited, "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue" 1936 - uncredited)
 
1938 The Goldwyn Follies (performer: "Romeo and Juliet Ballet" 1937 - uncredited, "Water Nymph Ballet" 1937 - uncredited / "The Volga Boatman" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (5 titles)
2003 Norwegian Actresses in Hollywood (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1957 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode #10.24 (1957) … Herself
 
1953 Nothing But the Best (TV series)
Herself
Episode #1.1 (1953) … Herself
 
1952 The Colgate Comedy Hour (TV series)
Herself - Ballerina
Episode #2.36 (1952) … Herself - Ballerina
 
1951 All Star Revue (TV series)
Himself - Guest Ballerina
Episode #2.8 (1951) … Himself - Guest Ballerina
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2009 Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1985 That's Dancing! (documentary)
Herself (clip from "On Your Toes")
 

Related Videos

Star Spangled Rhythm -- US Home Video Trailer from MCA/Universal Follow the Boys -- US Home Video Trailer from MCA/Universal
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Personal Details

Other Works:

The Tempest (1945). Comedy (revival). See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Articles  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Eva Brigitte Hartwig | Zorina
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Trivia:

Has three granddaughters. See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn