Olive Brasno (October 17, 1917 – January 25, 1998) was a dwarf dancer and actress who was known for her song and dance act with her brother, George. She also appeared in a few films through the 1930s and 1940s.
Born in the community of Old Bridge, New Jersey, and later residing in South River, Olive and George Brasno were first recognized as a brother-and-sister dwarf singing team in a partnership with Buster Shaver's vaudeville act.[2][3]
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^Shultise, Walter S. (December 16, 1945). "The Brasnos, Midget Trio of East Brunswick, Now in Musical on Broadway". The Sunday Times. New Brunswick, New Jersey. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
^Kemp, Heather Wendt for Weird NJ. "Weird NJ: The Brasnos – Old Bridge’s movie heroes", Asbury Park Press, April 23, 2017. Accessed December 26, 2017.
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