Duncan, Vivian (1902–1986)
Duncan, Vivian (1902–1986)
American actress, composer and songwriter. Name variations: Duncan Sisters. Born June 17, 1902, in Los Angeles, California; died Sept 19, 1986, in Los Angeles; sister of Evelyn Duncan (1893–1972) and Rosetta Duncan (1900–1959) and Harold Duncan (tennis pro); m. Nils Asther (actor), 1930 (div. 1932).
With sister Rosetta, performed as the Duncan Sisters with Gus Edwards' "Kiddies Revue" in vaudeville and on Broadway; famed for the role of Eva in their musical Topsy and Eva (1927); appeared in film It's a Great Life; wrote such songs as "Rememb'ring," "Do Re Mi," and "United We Stand."
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