Virginia Fox Brooks

Virginia Fox Brooks
Virginia Fox Brooks, from a 1916 publication.
BornJanuary 29, 1893
Died1971 (aged 77–78)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesVirginia Fox-Brooks Vernon, Virginia Vernon (after marriage)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • writer
  • journalist
  • translator
Known forChief Welfare Officer, ENSA, during World War II
Notable worktranslations of works by Noel Coward

Virginia Fox Brooks MBE (January 29, 1893 – 1971), also known as Virginia Fox-Brooks Vernon or Virginia Vernon, was an American actress, playwright, translator, and journalist. With her husband, Frank Vernon, she translated dramatic works into English. During World War II, she worked with the Entertainment National Service Association (ENSA) to produce shows for the troops.

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