Andre Eglevsky

Dancer

Birthday December 21, 1917

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Russia

DEATH DATE Dec 4, 1977 (59)

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About

Prolific ballet dancer, most recognized for his role as a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet.

Before fame

After his mother decided he had a gift for dance, she sent him to France to receive proper training with Maria Nevelskaya (of the Bolshoi Ballet).

Trivia

He had a part in Charlie Chaplin's film Limelight in 1952.

Family life

He was born in Russia.

Associated with

He and Darcey Bussell are among the world's most renowned ballet dancers.