Bobbe Brox was an American actress and costume designer, best known for her roles in Manhattan Serenade (1929), The General (1929), and The Big Lift (1950). She was born Josephine Brock on November 28, 1902, in Riverton, Iowa, USA, and passed away on May 2, 1999, in Glen Falls, New York, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Bobbe Brox was a member of the Brox Sisters vocal group alongside her siblings Kathlyn and Lorayne Brox. Throughout her life, she was married twice; first to William Perlberg, with whom she had one child, and later to composer Jimmy Van Heusen in 1969 until his death in 1990.
Career
Bobbe Brox had a successful career in entertainment, establishing herself not only as an actress but also as a talented costume designer. She gained recognition for her performances and contributed significantly to the music and film industries during the late 1920s and early 1950s.
Death and Legacy
Bobbe Brox died on May 2, 1999, leaving behind a legacy as a versatile performer in the entertainment industry. Her work with the Brox Sisters remains celebrated, and her contributions to films are fondly remembered by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Is Here | 1930-04-13 | Singer in Brox Sisters Trio (uncredited) |
| King of Jazz | 1930-04-20 | Bobbe (as The Brox Sisters) |
| The Hollywood Revue of 1929 | 1929-11-23 | Self – One of the Brox Sisters |
| Honeyland | 1935-10-19 | Bee (singing voice) (uncredited) |
| Gems of M-G-M | 1930-05-19 | Self |
| Hollywood on Parade No. A-1 | 1932-08-25 | Self |