George Balanchine

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George Balanchine was an American ballet choreographer who was one of the most influential 20th-century choreographers. Styled as the father of American ballet, he co-founded the New York City Ballet and remained its Artistic Director for more than 35 years.

Birth Name

Georgy Melitonovich Balanchivadze

Born

Friday, 22 January 1904

Died

Saturday, 30 April 1983

Actor Filmography

Title	Character	Year

Afternoon Of A Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq	Himself (archive footage)	2014
Bringing Balanchine Back	Himself (archive footage)	2006
The Nutcracker Family: Behind the Magic	Himself (archive footage)	2006
Suzanne Farrell: Elusive Muse	Himself	1996
Dancing for Mr. B: Six Balanchine Ballerinas	Himself - choreographer (archive footage)	1989
Live from Lincoln Center	Self	1976
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson	Himself - Guest	1962
Playhouse 90	Drosselmeyer	1956
I Was An Adventuress	Ballet Dancer	1940

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Actor Filmography

Title	Character	Year

Afternoon Of A Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq	Himself (archive footage)	2014
Bringing Balanchine Back	Himself (archive footage)	2006
The Nutcracker Family: Behind the Magic	Himself (archive footage)	2006
Suzanne Farrell: Elusive Muse	Himself	1996
Dancing for Mr. B: Six Balanchine Ballerinas	Himself - choreographer (archive footage)	1989
Live from Lincoln Center	Self	1976
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson	Himself - Guest	1962
Playhouse 90	Drosselmeyer	1956
I Was An Adventuress	Ballet Dancer	1940