Alexander Godunov

About

Ballet dancer defected from Russia who acted in American movies.

Before Fame

He studied in the same class as Mikhail Baryshnikov at age 9.

Trivia

His defection from Russia caused global tensions between America and the USSR.

Family Life

He was married to Lyudmilla Vlasova until their divorce in 1982.

Associated With

Jimmy Carter got involved in his defection from USSR.