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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 |
|---|
| In Balanchine's Classroom | Self | 2021 |
| Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq | Self | 2014 |
| Balanchine in Paris | Self | 2011 |
| The Nutcracker Family: Behind the Magic | Self | 2006 |
| Bringing Balanchine Back | Self | 2006 |
| Suzanne Farrell: Elusive Muse | Self | 1996 |
| Dancing for Mr. B: Six Balanchine Ballerinas | Self - choreographer | 1989 |
| He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' | Self | 1983 |
| Peter Martins: A Dancer | Self | 1978 |
| Live from Lincoln Center | Self | 1976 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| In Balanchine's Classroom | Self | 2021 |
| Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq | Self | 2014 |
| Balanchine in Paris | Self | 2011 |
| The Nutcracker Family: Behind the Magic | Self | 2006 |
| Bringing Balanchine Back | Self | 2006 |
| Suzanne Farrell: Elusive Muse | Self | 1996 |
| Dancing for Mr. B: Six Balanchine Ballerinas | Self - choreographer | 1989 |
| He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' | Self | 1983 |
| Peter Martins: A Dancer | Self | 1978 |
| Live from Lincoln Center | Self | 1976 |
| A Stravinsky Portrait | Self / Himself | 1967 |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Himself - Guest | 1962 |
| Playhouse 90 | Drosselmeyer | 1956 |
| I Was an Adventuress | Ballet Dancer | 1940 |
| Dark Red Roses | Dancer | 1929 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Choreography | Nominated |
