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Olive Brasno

1917 – 1998

American dancer and actor

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About Olive Brasno

Lived 1917 – 1998 (aged 80). Olive Brasno was an American actor and film actor.

Career Dancer/actress Olive Brasno Wayne spent the bulk of her career performing on stage, but she also occasionally appeared in feature films. She launched her professional career dancing and singing in vaudeville along with her brother George Brasno. The act was called "Buster Shaver, Olive and George", and it toured nationally. She and George appeared in Little Miss Broadway (1938) opposite Shirley Temple. Other film credits include The Mighty Barnum (1934) and Sitting Pretty (1933). She and her brother appeared in one of the original Charlie Chan films with Warner Oland, Charlie Chan at the Circus (1936). She also appeared with her brother in the Our Gang films Shrimps for a Day (1934) and Arbor Day (1936).

She was offered a part as a "Munchkin" in The Wizard of Oz (1939) but turned it down because she and her brother were making more money in vaudeville.

Personal life Olive Brasno married dwarf actor Gus Wayne, who played one of the Munchkin soldiers in The Wizard of Oz; the couple were married for 37 years.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Olive Brasno?

American dancer and actor (1917-1998)

When was Olive Brasno born?

Olive Brasno was born on 17 October 1917 in Old Bridge Township.

When did Olive Brasno die?

Olive Brasno died on 25 January 1998 in Lakeland.

What was Olive Brasno's occupation?

Olive Brasno was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was Olive Brasno?

Olive Brasno was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Olive Brasno

· Wikidata: Q16014014

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