June Havoc

June Havoc was an American actress, dancer, stage director, and memoirist known for her career in vaudeville and her role in the musical 'Gypsy'.

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November 8, 1912

March 30, 2023

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June Havoc, born Ellen Evangeline Hovick, was a multi-talented American actress, singer, and dancer who rose to fame in the mid-20th century for her performances in film and stage productions. She is best remembered for her role as Rose in the original Broadway production of “Gypsy”. Havoc’s other notable works include “Pal Joey”, “My Sister Eileen”, “The Story of Molly X”, and “Red Hot and Blue”.

In addition to her acting career, Havoc was a gifted writer, penning several books such as two autobiographies, “Early Havoc” and “More Havoc”, as well as novels like “The Wolverines” and “The Second Thief”. She also contributed to various productions as a writer and consultant.

An interesting aspect of June Havoc’s life is that she began her career as a child vaudeville performer under the guidance of her mother, Rose Thompson Hovick, who was born Rose Evangeline Thompson.