Eleanor Powell - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 21, 1912 |
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| Died | February 11, 1982 (age 69) |
| Birthplace | Springfield, Massachusetts, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Eleanor Powell's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering tap dance performances in Hollywood musicals, especially for her roles in films such as 'Broadway Melody of 1936,' 'Born to Dance,' and 'Broadway Melody of 1940.' |
Intro
Eleanor Powell was an American dancer and actress, widely acclaimed as one of the greatest tap dancers in film history. She rose to fame in Hollywood musical films during the 1930s and 1940s with her energetic, athletic style and was often billed as 'the world's greatest tap dancer.'
Early Life & Background
Eleanor Powell was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and began dancing at a young age to help overcome shyness. She started formal dance training and became known for her expertise in tap dancing, eventually performing in vaudeville shows and on Broadway by her early teens.
Career Highlights
- Starred in major MGM musical films, particularly 'Broadway Melody of 1936,' 'Born to Dance' (1936), and 'Broadway Melody of 1940' (with Fred Astaire).
- Famed for her solo tap routines and complex choreography.
- Received a footprint ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in 1937.
- Honored with numerous retrospectives and tributes post-retirement.
Trivia
- She was sometimes referred to as 'The Queen of Tap Dancing.'
- Eleanor Powell was known for choreographing her own routines, which was rare for female dancers at the time.
- She married actor Glenn Ford in 1943.
FAQs
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Eleanor Powell was born the 21 November 1912.
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About November 21st, 1912, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 21st, 1912 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Moonlight Bay Medley by Conway's Band
- Popular movie: The Mummy directed by D.W. Griffith
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