Gene Kelly - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 23, 1912 |
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| Died | September 18, 1979 (age 67) |
| Birthplace | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Transforming movie musicals with innovative choreography and starring in classics such as 'Singin' in the Rain', 'An American in Paris', and 'On the Town'. |
Intro
Gene Kelly was an American dancer, actor, singer, film director, producer, and choreographer, recognized for his energetic and athletic dancing style, his good looks, and his likable characters on screen. He is best known for his performances in classic Hollywood musicals such as 'Singin' in the Rain' and 'An American in Paris', contributing significantly to the development and popularity of the film musical genre in the 1940s and 1950s.
Early Life & Background
Gene Kelly was born Eugene Curran Kelly on August 23, 1912, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the third of five children in a working-class Irish-American family. Encouraged by his mother, Kelly began dance lessons at an early age and later attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he was active in musical theater.
Career Highlights
- Starred in and co-directed 'Singin' in the Rain' (1952), widely considered one of the greatest movie musicals of all time.
- Won an honorary Academy Award in 1952 for his versatility as an actor, singer, director, and dancer, and specifically for his brilliant achievements in the art of choreography on film.
- Choreographed and starred in 'An American in Paris' (1951), which won six Academy Awards including Best Picture.
- Co-directed and starred in 'On the Town' (1949), breaking new ground by filming on New York City locations.
- Worked as a director and choreographer on numerous other film musicals and significantly influenced the integration of dance into cinematic storytelling.
Trivia
- Gene Kelly pioneered the use of dance to advance the plot and develop character emotions in films, revolutionizing the film musical.
- He served in the U.S. Naval Air Service during World War II.
- Kelly's athletic, masculine dancing style contrasted with the more balletic style of Fred Astaire, another dance legend of the era.
- He was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 1992.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Gene Kelly born?
Gene Kelly was born the 23 August 1912.
Where is Gene Kelly from?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 23rd, 1912, in brief:
- Historical events: While no specific major historical event was recorded for August 23, 1912, this date falls during a period of significant global transitions. The world was in the late stages of the pre-World War I era, characterized by rising tensions between European powers and ongoing technological and social transformations.
- Day of the week: August 23rd, 1912 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Hypnotic Scene - Mike and Meyer by Weber & Fields
- Popular movie: Der Fremde directed by
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