Famous People with Name Vera

Vera Zorina            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Vera Zorina: was a ballet dancer and choreographer in Europe and the United States.She was George Balanchine's second wife; they were married from 1938 to 1946. She danced in productions he choreographed, both on the stage and screen, such as On Your Toes, the Broadway hit which was later adapted for the screen by the "hot" playwright of the day, Lawrence Riley, and others. She was also married to Goddard Lieberson from 1946 until his death on May 29, 1977, by whom she had two sons: Peter Lieberson, a composer, and Jonathan Lieberson. Her final marriage was to Paul Wolfe from 1991 until her death on April 9, 2003.

Vera Pezer            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Vera Pezer: the current Chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan. A sports enthusiast, Pezer is a Canadian softball champion, golfing contender, and curling champion. She has been inducted into both the Saskatchewan Sports Halls of Fame and the Canadian Curling H

Vera Johnson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Vera Johnson: a well-known Vancouver folk singer who has provided political commentary on current events since 1949. She is famous for creating humorous, original songs on almost any topic: religion, sex, divorce, censorship, liberation, politics and family. Her famous song, "The Fountain", described the "hippie protests" of 1968 Vancouver.According to her autobiographical essay, Johnson was born in 1920 and learned to sing and play music in 1949. She always viewed her music (in addition to her play and short-story writing) as a means for political change.

Vera Ralston            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Vera Ralston: was a Czech figure skater and actress. She later became a naturalized American citizen. She worked as an actress during the 1940s and 1950s. Ralston was born Vera Helena Hrubá to a wealthy jeweler in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Her age was uncertain; Ralston

Vera Cahalan Bushfield            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Vera Cahalan Bushfield: was a U.S. Senator from South Dakota. Born in Miller, South Dakota, she attended the public schools, graduated from the Stout Institute in Menomonie, Wisconsin and also attended Dakota Wesleyan University and the University of Minnesota.

Bryan Lee Vera            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Bryan Lee Vera: is a Mexican American boxer in the Super Middleweight division. He trains at LA Boxing in Austin, Texas. Brian attended Westwood High School and lettered in football, a sport he had played since a child in Pop Warner. His brother, Gilbert "Boogie" Vera is