John Brascia Death
John passed away on February 19, 2013 at the age of 80 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
When did John Brascia die?
February 19, 2013How old was John Brascia when died?
80Where did John Brascia die? What was the location of death?
Santa Monica, California, USA
John Brascia Birthday and Date of Death
John Brascia was born on May 11, 1932 and died on February 19, 2013. John was 80 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: May 11, 1932
Date of Death: February 19, 2013
Age at Death: 80
John Brascia - Biography
John F. Brascia (May 11, 1932 – February 19, 2013) was an American actor and dancer, best known for his dancing partnerships on film with Vera-Ellen in White Christmas (1954) and with Cyd Charisse and Liliane Montevecchi in Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956).
Brascia was a featured dancer with Vera-Ellen in White Christmas (1954) and with Cyd Charisse and Liliane Montevecchi in Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956). With dancer and wife, Tybee Arfa (1932–1982), he formed the dance team Brascia and Tybee, which, beginning in 1957, began appearing as the opening act for artists like Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Tony Martin and George Burns, among others. Married in 1958, the duo appeared frequently on television's The Ed Sullivan Show (1958–66) and on The Hollywood Palace (1967).
Brascia made his Broadway debut on February 11, 1953 in the musical version of the film "Nothing Sacred," titled Hazel Flagg, which featured a score by Jule Styne and Bob Hilliard. The production was supervised and choreographed by Robert Alton (who choreographed the film White Christmas, featuring Brascia, a year later). Brascia won a Donaldson Award for his performance in the musical.
Brascia was married 3 times. He married his dance partner, Tybee Arfa, in 1958. His second marriage was to actress and model Sondra Scott, with whom he had a daughter. That marriage also ended in divorce. He married actress and model Jordan Michaels in 1986. The couple had a daughter.
