O'Neal, Zelma (1903–1989)
O'Neal, Zelma (1903–1989)
American comedic actress, singer and dancer. Born Zelma Ferne Schrader (also seen as Schroeder), May 28, 1903, in Rock Falls, IL; died Nov 3, 1989, in Largo, FL; m. Raymond Buffington (div.); m. Henry Burns (div.); m. Anthony Bushell (actor, div.); m. Patrick O'Moore.
Made vaudeville debut in a popular sister act with Bernice O'Neal and kept the surname; as Flo in Good News, gained fame introducing the Varsity Drag in NY and London (1927); also appeared in Follow Through (1929), originating the songs "Button Up Your Overcoat" and The Gang's All Here (1931); films include Give Her a Ring, Freedom of the Seas and Mister Cinders.
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