- Born
- Died
- Birth nameHildegarde J Lachmann
- Nina Olivette was born on May 10, 1907 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Musical Comedy Time (1950), Not So Quiet on the Western Front (1930) and Queen High (1930). She was married to Harry Stockwell. She died on February 21, 1971 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseHarry Stockwell(May 25, 1963 - February 21, 1971) (her death)
- Children
- Stepmother of actors Guy Stockwell and Dean Stockwell.
- Singer and dancer who, as a young girl, trained in dance and was initially a part of her ballerina mother's dance troupe. A leg injury put an end to Nina's dreams of becoming a ballet dancer and instead turned to vaudeville where she became known as a "dancing comedienne." Born Hildegarde Lachmann, she received her first professional break at age 12 as part of a "sister act" called "The Lachmann Sisters" with Violet Carlson.
- On Broadway, Nina appeared in comic roles in saucy musicals such as "Captain Jinks" (1925) and "Hold Everything" (1928) , the latter clowning opposite Bert Lahr. Her comedy routines were often take offs on current dances such as the Black Bottom or Charleston performing in a funny, muscle-relaxing style. Her last stage appearance was in a revival of "The Matchmaker" at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse in 1958. In later years, Nina took a major interest in designing women's fashion accessories (handbags, scarves, and stoles) and became a favorite designer for stage and TV stars. The last years of her life were spent as a manufacturer's rep in whole sale gift ware.
- Father: Edgar Spencer Lachmann; Mother: Kazia Lachmann, both vaudeville players.
- Lived at 325 West 45th Street, NYC.
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