Michael Flatley - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 16, 1958 |
|---|---|
| Age | 67 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Michael Flatley's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Creator and lead performer of Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames, and Celtic Tiger; revolutionized Irish dance with his innovative choreography and stage spectacle. |
Intro
Michael Flatley is an American-born Irish dancer, choreographer, and musician, best known for creating and starring in groundbreaking Irish dance shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.
Early Life & Background
Michael Flatley was born to Irish immigrant parents in Chicago, Illinois. His mother, Eilish, was a talented dancer, and his father, Michael, played the fiddle. Flatley started Irish dance lessons at age 11 and, despite starting late, won numerous competitions including the All-Ireland World Championship for Irish Dance at age 17–the first American to do so.
Career Highlights
- Starred in the original Riverdance performance at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest intermission, bringing Irish dance to global prominence.
- Created and starred in Lord of the Dance (1996), a stage show seen by millions worldwide.
- Set a Guinness World Record for tap speed (35 taps per second).
- Developed further shows: Feet of Flames (1998) and Celtic Tiger (2005).
- Flatley has toured worldwide and is credited with revitalizing international interest in Irish culture and dance.
Trivia
- Flatley holds dual citizenship (US and Ireland).
- He has retired multiple times, mainly due to health issues, but has returned for occasional performances.
- Flatley is also a flute player and has performed professionally.
FAQs
People also ask
Michael Flatley is 67 years old.
Michael Flatley was born the 16 July 1958.
Chicago, Illinois, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 16th, 1958, in brief:
- Historical events: Michael Ryan Flatley, renowned for his contributions to Irish dance, was born on July 16, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois.
- Day of the week: July 16th, 1958 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley
- #1 UK song: All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers
- Popular movie: Auntie Mame directed by Morton DaCosta
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