Died 2005 | ||
Barbara Brewster (1918-2005) was an American actress and dancer, and the twin sister of Gloria Brewster. Barbara was born Naomi Jane Stevenson. Barbara and Gloria were discovered at the San Diego County Fair by a studio official from 20th Century Fox. They appeared in nine films in the late 1930s and early 1940s, and were called "the Most Beautiful Twins in America" and billed as The Brewster Twins. They were under contract to 20th Century Fox, and toured with the Three Stooges in 20th Century Fox promotions. They also appeared as Stuart Morgan Dancers in High Kickers on Broadway in 1941.
Barbara performed without Gloria (after Gloria's retirement from acting) in plays in New York alongside Sophie Tucker, Montgomery Clift, and other celebrities.
She and Gloria entertained members of the military during World War II at USO shows. Barbara met her future husband, Bob LeMond, at a USO while he was stationed in New Caledonia, and married him in 1946. After her marriage she became a homemaker and mother. She and Bob eventually had three children together.
She died of congestive heart failure and pneumonia at age 87.