Cyd Charisse - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 08, 1921 |
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| Died | June 17, 2008 (age 87) |
| Birthplace | Amarillo, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Cyd Charisse's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Her work as a dancer and actress in classic MGM musicals such as 'Singin' in the Rain' (1952) and 'The Band Wagon' (1953). |
Intro
Cyd Charisse was an acclaimed American dancer and actress, best known for her roles in numerous MGM musicals during the 1940s and 1950s. Renowned for her grace, beauty, and dancing prowess—especially in ballet and jazz—Charisse became one of Hollywood's most iconic dancers, often paired with legends such as Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly.
Early Life & Background
Born Tula Ellice Finklea in Amarillo, Texas, Cyd Charisse began dancing at a young age to recover from polio. She studied ballet throughout her childhood and eventually joined the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Her early training in ballet strongly influenced her later career in Hollywood musicals.
Career Highlights
- Featured in 'Singin' in the Rain' (1952), performing the famous 'Broadway Melody' ballet with Gene Kelly.
- Starred opposite Fred Astaire in 'The Band Wagon' (1953), delivering the celebrated 'Dancing in the Dark' number.
- Popular MGM musicals included 'Brigadoon' (1954), 'Silk Stockings' (1957), and 'It's Always Fair Weather' (1955).
- Received the National Medal of the Arts in 2006.
Trivia
- Originally studied ballet and joined the Ballet Russe under the stage names Felia Sidorova and Maria Istomina.
- Her distinctive long legs and dancing style became iconic trademarks.
- Married twice, including to singer Tony Martin.
- Was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Cyd Charisse was born the 8 March 1921.
Amarillo, Texas, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About March 8th, 1921, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 8th, 1921 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: (Down by the) O-Hi-O (I've Got the Sweetest Little O, My! O!) by Billy Murray & Billy Jones
- Popular movie: Tol'able David directed by Henry King
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