Olympe Bradna was an American actress known for her roles in films such as “Souls at Sea,” “International Squadron,” and “Stolen Heaven.” Born on August 12, 1920, in Paris, France, she came from a family with a rich background in entertainment.
Personal and Family Life
Olympe was born into a vaudeville family. Her parents, Joseph and Jeanne Bradna, were entertainers, and her father was a former circus rider and ringmaster. Olympe’s early life was surrounded by performance; she started performing as a dancer and singer at a young age. In May 1941, she married Douglass Woods Wilhoit Sr., and together they had four children.
Career
She began her film career after being discovered by Paramount talent scouts in the 1930s. After a brief but promising start in musical films, she often played secondary roles as a love interest. Despite her early promise, Olympe chose to leave Hollywood in 1941, focusing on her family and charitable work instead of pursuing further acting opportunities.
Death and Legacy
Olympe Bradna passed away on November 5, 2012, in Stockton, California. Though she had a brief career in the spotlight, her contributions to film and her dedication to family and community work are remembered fondly. Her story highlights the transition from a career in entertainment to a life devoted to family.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Souls at Sea | 1937-09-03 | Babsie |
| Highway West | 1941-08-07 | Myra Abbott |
| Knockout | 1941-03-29 | Angela Grinnelli |
| Stolen Heaven | 1938-05-11 | Steffi |
| South of Pago Pago | 1940-07-19 | Malia |
| The Last Train from Madrid | 1937-06-11 | Maria Bonda |
| College Holiday | 1936-12-19 | Felice L’Hommedieu |
| Say It in French | 1938-11-25 | Julie Lestrange Carrington |
| We’re in the Movies, Now! | 1939-03-18 | Herself |
| International Squadron | 1941-08-13 | Jeanette |
| The Night of Nights | 1939-12-01 | Marie Alyce O’Farrell |
| Roger la Honte | 1933-03-10 | Suzanne Laroque |
| Flofloche | 1934-07-27 | Reine |