Ann Miller - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 12, 1923 |
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| Died | January 22, 2004 (age 80) |
| Birthplace | Chireno, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Ann Miller's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Hollywood musical films, particularly for her tap dancing roles in classics such as 'Easter Parade', 'On the Town', and 'Kiss Me Kate'. |
Intro
Ann Miller was an American dancer, singer, and actress, best known for her work in Hollywood musical films of the 1940s and 1950s, where her athletic tap dancing and charismatic performances made her a celebrated star.
Early Life & Background
Ann Miller was born Johnnie Lucille Collier on April 12, 1923, in Chireno, Texas. She began dancing at a young age to strengthen her legs after suffering from rickets. After her family moved to Los Angeles, Miller started performing at clubs to support her mother, and by her early teens, she secured a contract with RKO Pictures.
Career Highlights
- Starred in major MGM musicals, notably 'Easter Parade' (1948), 'On the Town' (1949), and 'Kiss Me Kate' (1953).
- Renowned for her exceptionally fast tap dancing; claimed to have set a world record for taps per minute.
- Worked with Hollywood legends such as Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Gene Kelly.
- Appeared on Broadway, including in the hit revival of 'Sugar Babies' in 1979.
Trivia
- Ann Miller claimed that she could tap 500 times per minute, a feat often cited in interviews and promotional materials.
- She was signed to a movie contract at age 13 by lying about her age, as the studio believed she was 18.
- Miller was a fashion icon, known for her trademark long legs and glamorous dance costumes.
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Ann Miller was born the 12 April 1923.
Chireno, Texas, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About April 12th, 1923, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 12th, 1923 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Carolina in the Morning by American Quartet
- Popular movie: Scaramouche directed by Rex Ingram
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