That Girl
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Michael Callan. Michael Callan (born Martin Calinoff [1] [2] November 22, 1935 – October 10, 2022), sometimes known as Mickey Collins, was an American actor best known for originating the role of Riff in West Side Story on Broadway, and for his film roles for Columbia Pictures, notably Gidget Goes Hawaiian, The Interns and Cat Ballou .
Oct 11, 2022 · By Mike Barnes. October 11, 2022 9:43am. Michael Callan with Jane Fonda in 'Cat Ballou' Photofest. Michael Callan, the actor and dancer who portrayed Riff in the original Broadway production of ...
Michael Callan. Actor: Cat Ballou. Born in Philadelphia to a Jewish family, Michael Callan sang and danced as a teenager and by the age of fifteen was dancing in local night clubs. He started life out as Martin Harris Calinieff on November 22, 1935. A dark-haired charmer, he was taking voice and dance lessons by age 11, with the intentions of becoming the next Gene Kelly. He had the dark ...
- November 22, 1935
- October 10, 2022
Oct 11, 2022 · Michael Callan died of pneumonia at 86 in October 2022. He originated the role of Riff in the Broadway musical “West Side Story” and starred in movies and TV shows such as “Cat Ballou” and “Occasional Wife.”
Oct 11, 2022 · Michael Callan was a versatile actor who starred in comedies, westerns, dramas and Broadway musicals. He played Riff in the original West Side Story and Clay Boone in Cat Ballou with Jane Fonda and Lee Marvin.
- Tom Tapp
Oct 11, 2022 · Actor Michael Callan, best known for his role as Riff in West Side Story on Broadway has passed away aged 86. Callan, a producer, dancer, and nightclub singer had a successful career that spanned ...
Oct 20, 2022 · Michael Callan, who has died aged 86, was a handsome actor and dancer who was likened to James Dean for his sex appeal and swagger; he originated the role of Riff, leader of the Jets, in West Side ...
