Abbe Lane (born Abigail Francine Lassman; December 14, 1932) is an
American singer and actress. Lane was known for her sexy outfits for
the times and sultry style of performing. In addition, Lane was the
fourth wife of Latin bandleader and musician Xavier Cugat.Born to a
Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York, Lane began her career at the age
of four as a child actress on Vitaphone and radio. She began singing
and dancing on Broadway.[unreliable source?] On Broadway she portrayed
Bobo in Oh Captain! (1958).Early in her career, Lane was billed as
"Abbe Marshall". Using that name, she appeared in the Broadway shows
Barefoot Boy with Cheek (1947) and As the Girls Go (1948).Because of
her work in Europe, Lane was known as an actress before she became
recognized for her singing and dancing. She had a television program
in Europe and made 21 films there early in her career.
American singer and actress. Lane was known for her sexy outfits for
the times and sultry style of performing. In addition, Lane was the
fourth wife of Latin bandleader and musician Xavier Cugat.Born to a
Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York, Lane began her career at the age
of four as a child actress on Vitaphone and radio. She began singing
and dancing on Broadway.[unreliable source?] On Broadway she portrayed
Bobo in Oh Captain! (1958).Early in her career, Lane was billed as
"Abbe Marshall". Using that name, she appeared in the Broadway shows
Barefoot Boy with Cheek (1947) and As the Girls Go (1948).Because of
her work in Europe, Lane was known as an actress before she became
recognized for her singing and dancing. She had a television program
in Europe and made 21 films there early in her career.
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