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Olympe Bradna
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Olympe Bradna, 1938
Born(1920-08-12)August 12, 1920
DiedNovember 5, 2012(2012-11-05) (aged 92)
Occupation(s)Dancer, actress
Years active1921-1941

Olympe Bradna (August 12, 1920 – November 5, 2012) was a French dancer and actress, later based in the United States for many years until her death.

Career

Branda appeared at 18 months of age with her parents, who were world-famous bare back riders. At the age of eight (8) she was a successful acrobatic dancer in a French version of Hit the Deck. Later she joined the Folies Bergère. She danced in Stockholm, New York City and other world capitals. She started her film career in France, then later moved to Hollywood, California where she saw her greatest success. [1] During her career she appeared opposite such notables as Ronald Reagan, George Raft and Gary Cooper.

Early retirement, later years

In May, 1941 Olympe married Douglas Woods Wilhoit, at which point she retired from acting. For many years she and her family lived in Stockton, California, before ultimately settling in Lodi, California. Together, she and Douglas would have four children, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. They were married for over seventy years, with Douglas passing away in February, 2012, just six months prior to Olympe's death. [2]

Filmography

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