Nina Olivette

Nina Olivette (born Hildegarde Lachmann; May 9, 1907 – February 21, 1971) was an American actress and dancer who was sometimes described as a "dancing comedienne".

Early years Born Elizabeth Margaret Veronica Lachmann in Manhattan, New York, Olivette was the daughter of Edgar Lachmann.

As a girl, Olivette joined her mother's troupe in ballet performances, but after a leg injury prevented her from maintaining the balance needed to be a ballerina, she turned to combining dancing with comedy.

Career Entertainment Olivette worked with Violet Carlson in a vaudeville act billed as the Lachmann Sisters.

On Broadway, Olivette appeared in Music Box Revue, Queen High, George White's Scandals, The Sweetest Little Devil,

Much of Olivette's career was spent in comedic roles. Her first straight role came in Twin Beds (1954).

Olivette's film debut came in Queen High (1930).

Personal life Olivette was married to Harry Stockwell and was the stepmother of Dean Stockwell and Guy Stockwell.

Death On February 21, 1971, Olivette died at Polyclinic Hospital following a heart attack. She was 63.