Barbara Brewster was an American actress who is best known for My Lucky Star, Hold That Co-ed, and Ditto. She was born on February 19, 1918, in Tucson, Arizona, and passed away on June 21, 2005, in Oceanside, California.
Personal and Family Life
Barbara Brewster was born Naomi Jane Stevenson and had a twin sister named Gloria Brewster. The twins were famous for being “the Most Beautiful Twins in America” during their time at 20th Century Fox in the late 1930s, where they were discovered by a talent agent while visiting a fair. Barbara was married twice: first to Alfred Schiffer Bloomingdale, whom she divorced in 1943, and later to Bob LeMond in 1946. They had three sons together: Robin, Stephen, and Barry LeMond. After her marriage, she retired from acting, although she had toured with the USO during World War II.
Career
Brewster’s acting career began in the late 1930s, and she appeared in several films, often alongside her sister. Their notable works include roles in films like Ditto and My Lucky Star. The twins’ charm and beauty led them to perform with The Three Stooges in Fox promotions. However, after Gloria’s marriage to Claude Stroud, their film careers came to an end, and Barbara focused on family life.
Death and Legacy
Barbara Brewster passed away on June 21, 2005, from pneumonia in Oceanside, California. She left behind a legacy as a part of the famous twin duo of Hollywood during the late 1930s. Her contributions to entertainment, both as an actress and as a performer for troops during the war, are remembered by her family and fans.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ditto | 1937-02-12 | Housewife’s twin sister |
| Love and Hisses | 1937-12-21 | One of the Brewster Twins |
| Wife, Doctor and Nurse | 1937-09-17 | One of the Brewster Twins |
| My Lucky Star | 1938-09-09 | Jean (as The Brewster Twins) |
| The Flame of New Orleans | 1941-07-07 | Girl with Zolotov |
| Tail Spin | 1939-02-19 | Flyer (Uncredited) |
| Phantom Lady | 1944-01-28 | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) |