Lil Buck

Dancer

Birthday May 25, 1988

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Tennessee

Age 35 years old

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About

Best known for his viral "Dying Swan" video (in which he danced to music performed by the renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma), this popular street dancer became famous for his collaboration with Damian Woetzel.

Before Fame

After gaining his skills in the dance styles Memphis Jookin, hip hop, and some classical training in Ballet, he moved to Los Angeles. Early in his career, he choreographed R&B singer Janelle Monae's "Tightrope" music video.

Trivia

In 2013, he performed in Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson: One show and also appeared in a GQ photo spread.

Family Life

Born Charles Riley in Chicago, Illinois, he grew up in Memphis, Tennessee with seven siblings.

Associated With

Director Spike Jonze launched Lil Buck to fame by uploading the now-famous "The Dying Swan" video to YouTube.

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