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June Havoc - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 08, 1912 |
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| Died | March 28, 2010 (age 97) |
| Birthplace | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also June Havoc's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Her career as a vaudeville performer and actress, her autobiographical book 'Early Havoc,' and being the younger sister of striptease star Gypsy Rose Lee (subject of the musical 'Gypsy'). |
Intro
June Havoc was a Canadian-American actress, dancer, author, and theater director, best known for her work in vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood films, as well as her autobiographical writings.
Early Life & Background
Born Ellen Evangeline Hovick to Rose Thompson Hovick and Norwegian-American Jack Hovick, June Havoc began performing in vaudeville as a child under the management of her ambitious mother; her early life and relationship with her mother and sister became the basis for the musical 'Gypsy.'
Career Highlights
- Starred in Broadway productions such as 'Pal Joey' and 'Mexican Hayride'.
- Appeared in films like 'Gentleman's Agreement' (1947) and 'Brewster's Millions' (1945).
- Wrote two autobiographical books: 'Early Havoc' (1959) and 'More Havoc' (1980).
- Worked as a stage director and playwright later in her career.
Trivia
- Her sister, Gypsy Rose Lee, was also famous as a burlesque entertainer.
- She was portrayed in the Broadway musical 'Gypsy,' which details her family's early show business life.
- Havoc lived to be 97 years old.
FAQs
People also ask
When was June Havoc born?
June Havoc was born the 8 November 1912.
Where is June Havoc from?
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
On Her Birth-Day
About November 8th, 1912, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 8, 1912, Greek forces, led by Crown Prince Constantine, entered Salonika, Greece, after the Turkish garrison surrendered without resistance. This event marked the end of nearly 500 years of Ottoman rule over the city.
- Day of the week: November 8th, 1912 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Everybody Two-Step by American Quartet
- Popular movie: The Mummy directed by D.W. Griffith
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