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The Brian Sisters | |
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| Born | Betty: July 10, 1923, Rexburg, Idaho, U.S. Doris: September 13, 1926 Gwen: January 30, 1928 Pocatello, Idaho, U.S. |
| Origin | Pocatello, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | Betty: November 10, 2006 (aged 83), Torrance, California , U.S. Doris: July 9, 2018 (aged 91), Ogden, Utah, U.S. Gwen: September 16, 1990 (aged 62), Ventura, California, U.S. |
| Years active | 1932-1944 |
| Past members | Betty Brian Doris Brian Gwen Brian |
The Brian Sisters were a singing trio in American popular music. The group was composed of three sisters:
- Betty Brian (July 10, 1923 - November 10, 2006)
- Doris Brian (September 13, 1926 - July 9, 2018)
- Gwen Brian (January 30, 1928 - September 16, 1990)
Among their most popular song is "Swinging on a Star" which was recorded in 1944.[1]
Early life
[edit]The Brian Sisters were born in Rexburg and Pocatello, Idaho respectively and grew up in Salt Lake City. The sisters started their career in radio, performing for the local radio. They worked with live engagements at supper clubs and similar venues.[1]
Career
[edit]The Brian Sisters are known for their acting on some Hollywood films, among them are Our Gang Follies of 1936, New Faces of 1937, Sunday Night at the Trocadero, Thanks for Listening, Kentucky Moonshine, Sally, Irene and Mary, Little Miss Broadway, Second Fiddle, Love Affair, High School, Tin Pan Alley, Music in My Heart and Beautiful but Broke among others. Between 1940 and 1941 they appeared on the radio show Dick Roselle and The Brian Sisters. In 1942, they appeared on their own show, The Brian Sisters with Skitch Henderson as accompanist. They also appeared in the radio adaptation of Love Affair for Lux Radio Theatre. They also appeared in Texaco Town with Eddie Cantor. In the final years of their career they entertained troops with the U.S.O..[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "For the Betty Brian Centennial". TRAVALANCHE. 10 July 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Betty Brian at IMDb
- Doris Brian at IMDb
- Gwen Brian at IMDb