John F. Brascia (May 11, 1932 – February 19, 2013) was an American actor and dancer, best known for his dancing partnerships on film with Vera-Ellen in White Christmas (1954)[1] and with Cyd Charisse and Liliane Montevecchi in Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956).
Brascia was a high-school basketball player beginning in his sophomore year at Colton High School as co-captain.
Brascia was a featured dancer with Vera-Ellen in White Christmas (1954)[1] and with Cyd Charisse and Liliane Montevecchi in Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956).
[4] Brascia made his Broadway debut on February 11, 1953, in the musical version of the film "Nothing Sacred," titled Hazel Flagg, which featured a score by Jule Styne and Bob Hilliard.
[7][8] John Brascia was a featured dancer in The Magic Carpet Revue, New York - Paris - Paradise, which opened at the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas on May 23, 1955, and starred Vera-Ellen with a cast of 60.
"... the entire evening was built around Vera-Ellen, who tapped and did ballet and sang, happily undubbed, and wore gorgeous costumes by Hollywood's famed designer Howard Shoup.