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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) [1] and with Cyd Charisse and Liliane Montevecchi in Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956).
White Christmas is a 1954 American musical film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen.Filmed in Technicolor, it features the songs of Irving Berlin, including a new version of the title song, "White Christmas", introduced by Crosby in the 1942 film Holiday Inn.
The screenplay was written by film and stage dancer John Brascia, from a story by Brascia and Robert Vincent O'Neil. Brascia also produced the film. It was one of Coburn's last starring roles. [1] Various real-life notable professional players made cameo appearances, including Lou Butera, Willie Mosconi, [2] Steve Mizerak, Mike Sigel and Jimmy ...
Meet Me in Las Vegas is a 1956 American musical comedy film directed by Roy Rowland, filmed in Eastman Color and CinemaScope, and starring Dan Dailey and Cyd Charisse.The film was tailored for the talents of Charisse, showcasing her skills with modern and classical ballet.
Vera-Ellen (born Vera-Ellen Rohe; February 16, 1921 [citation needed] – August 30, 1981) was an American dancer, actress, and singer. She is remembered for her solo performances as well as her work with partners Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Danny Kaye, and Donald O'Connor.
The Ambushers is a 1967 American spy comedy film directed by Henry Levin starring Dean Martin as Matt Helm, along with Senta Berger and Janice Rule.It is the third of four films in the Matt Helm series, and is based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Donald Hamilton, as well as The Menacers (1968) that featured UFOs and a Mexican setting.
John Brascia as Karl Weaver Levy as Kim The film featured a number of wrestlers , boxers , and karate experts in small or uncredited roles, including Wilhelm von Homburg , Pepper Martin , Joe Gray, Joe Lewis , Ed Parker and – in his first screen role – Chuck Norris (background player in the House of 7 Joys scene).
Brascia is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include: Christina Brascia, American actress; John Brascia (1932–2013), American actor and dancer