Alice Van-Springsteen
- July 12, 1918
- September 13, 2008 · San Diego
- 90 years
- pneumonia
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|Alice Van-Springsteen (July 12, 1918 – September 13, 2008) was an American stuntwoman and jockey.
Born as Alice Grace van der Veen in Arvada, Colorado, she debuted in rodeo at the age of 13 in 1932 at the Los Angeles Coliseum.[citation needed]
Career
A close friend of Dale Evans, she served as Evans' stunt double through most of her career. She was also a stunt double for Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet. Other actresses for whom she stunt doubled on film or television include: Marion Davies, Barbara Stanwyck, Olivia de Havilland, Ingrid Bergman, Ann Sheridan, Ava Gardner, Bette Davis, Jane Wyman, Doris Day, Susan Hayward, and Linda Evans.
Her first film stunt work came in 1935 in Will Rogers' last film, In Old Kentucky. She had performed during the opening ceremony at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. She also rode as a jockey, becoming the third woman ever to receive a trainer's license for thoroughbred horses. In 1937, at 18, she was invited by the Queen to ride in the annual Royal Easter Show in Australia, where she was the only American in the show.
Awards
She was presented one of the Golden Boot Awards in 1993 for her contributions to western cinema.[citation needed]
Family
On August 12, 1960, she married film director Robert G. "Bud" Springsteen. The couple's only child, Norman Van Der Veen, died in 1993. She was widowed in 1989. Survived by grand daughter Darcy Van Der Veen and great grandson. (Name not disclosed) United States Army currently in service.
Death
Van-Springsteen died of pneumonia on September 13, 2008, aged 90, at Point Loma Convalescent Hospital. She was survived by a granddaughter, Darcy Van Der Veen. Van-Springsteen was cremated and her ashes were interred at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Apple Valley, California, where her long-time friends Roy Rogers and Dale Evans are buried.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Alice Van-Springsteen's archived record and the sources above.
1.What was the birth name of Alice Van-Springsteen?
- A.Alice Elizabeth Rogers
- B.Alice Jane Evans
- C.Alice Grace van der Veencorrect
- D.Alice Marie Springsteen
Alice Van-Springsteen was born under the name Alice Grace van der Veen.
Source: biographical introduction
2.In what city was Alice Van-Springsteen born?
- A.Arvada, Coloradocorrect
- B.Los Angeles, California
- C.Apple Valley, California
- D.Sydney, Australia
The biography states that Alice Van-Springsteen was born in Arvada, Colorado.
Source: biographical introduction
3.At what age did Alice Van-Springsteen make her debut in the rodeo?
- A.21
- B.18
- C.15
- D.13correct
Alice Van-Springsteen debuted in the rodeo at the age of 13 in 1932.
Source: biographical introduction
4.Which film actress did Alice Van-Springsteen serve as a stunt double for in the movie National Velvet?
- A.Bette Davis
- B.Doris Day
- C.Barbara Stanwyck
- D.Elizabeth Taylorcorrect
Alice Van-Springsteen worked as a stunt double for Elizabeth Taylor in the film National Velvet.
Source: career section
5.Alice Van-Springsteen performed her first film stunt work in which 1935 movie?
- A.The Royal Easter Show
- B.In Old Kentuckycorrect
- C.National Velvet
- D.The Western Cinema
Alice Van-Springsteen's first film stunt work was in the 1935 movie In Old Kentucky.
Source: career section
6.For which contribution was Alice Van-Springsteen presented a Golden Boot Award in 1993?
- A.Her contributions to western cinemacorrect
- B.Her long-time friendship with Dale Evans
- C.Her work as an Olympic athlete
- D.Her training of thoroughbred horses
Alice Van-Springsteen received a Golden Boot Award in 1993 for her contributions to western cinema.
Source: awards section
7.In what year did Alice Van-Springsteen marry the film director Robert G. 'Bud' Springsteen?
- A.1937
- B.1935
- C.1989
- D.1960correct
Alice Van-Springsteen married Robert G. 'Bud' Springsteen on August 12, 1960.
Source: family section
8.Alice Van-Springsteen was the only American to participate in which 1937 event?
- A.The Royal Easter Show in Australiacorrect
- B.The Golden Boot Awards ceremony
- C.The filming of In Old Kentucky
- D.The Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
Alice Van-Springsteen was invited by the Queen to ride in the 1937 Royal Easter Show in Australia as the only American.
Source: career section
9.What was the cause of death for Alice Van-Springsteen?
- A.A riding accident
- B.Pneumoniacorrect
- C.Heart failure
- D.Old age
Alice Van-Springsteen passed away due to pneumonia on September 13, 2008.
Source: death section
10.Where are the ashes of Alice Van-Springsteen interred?
- A.Arvada Cemetery
- B.Sunset Hills Memorial Parkcorrect
- C.Los Angeles Coliseum
- D.Point Loma Convalescent Hospital
Alice Van-Springsteen's ashes are interred at Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Apple Valley, California.
Source: death section
11.Alice Van-Springsteen was the third woman to achieve what professional milestone?
- A.Directing a western film
- B.Performing at the Summer Olympics
- C.Receiving a trainer's license for thoroughbred horsescorrect
- D.Winning a Golden Boot Award
Alice Van-Springsteen was the third woman ever to receive a trainer's license for thoroughbred horses.
Source: career section
12.Who survived Alice Van-Springsteen as her granddaughter?
- A.Darcy Van Der Veencorrect
- B.Linda Evans
- C.Barbara Stanwyck
- D.Alice Grace
Following her death, Alice Van-Springsteen was survived by her granddaughter, Darcy Van Der Veen.
Source: family section
13.Which of these individuals was a long-time friend buried in the same park as Alice Van-Springsteen?
- A.Will Rogers
- B.Roy Rogerscorrect
- C.Marion Davies
- D.Robert G. Springsteen
Alice Van-Springsteen is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park alongside her long-time friends Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.
Source: death section
14.At what age did Alice Van-Springsteen die?
- A.93
- B.91
- C.89
- D.90correct
Alice Van-Springsteen died at the age of 90 on September 13, 2008.
Source: death section
15.Who was the close friend for whom Alice Van-Springsteen served as a stunt double through most of her career?
- A.Ava Gardner
- B.Dale Evanscorrect
- C.Susan Hayward
- D.Bette Davis
Alice Van-Springsteen was a close friend of Dale Evans and served as her stunt double for most of her career.
Source: career section
16.What is the occupation of the great-grandson of Alice Van-Springsteen?
- A.Rodeo performer
- B.Professional jockey
- C.United States Army soldiercorrect
- D.Film director
Alice Van-Springsteen's great-grandson is currently in service in the United States Army.
Source: family section
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