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Eleanor Torrey Powell (November 21, 1912 – February 11, 1982) was an American dancer and actress. Best remembered for her tap dance numbers in musical films in the 1930s and 1940s, she was one of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's top dancing stars during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Eleanor Powell was a dancer, actress and choreographer who starred in MGM musicals in the 1930s and 1940s. She was known for her tap dancing skills and appeared in films such as Born to Dance, Lady Be Good and I Dood It.
- Actress, Additional Crew, Soundtrack
- November 21, 1912
- 2 min
- February 11, 1982
Eleanor Powell was a tap dancer and actress who starred in MGM musicals in the 1930s. She was married to Glenn Ford and became an ordained minister later in life.
- November 21, 1912
- February 11, 1982
Nov 26, 2012 · A tribute to Eleanor Powell, a tap dancer who was too virtuosic and powerful for Hollywood and its male stars. Learn how she challenged the conventions of movie musicals and partner dancing with her co-stars.
Apr 25, 2024 · Eleanor Powell was an American film performer best known for her powerful and aggressive style of tap dancing. In 1965, the Dance Masters of America bestowed upon her the title of World’s Greatest Tap Dancer. Powell studied ballet at age six and began dancing at nightclubs in Atlantic City, New.
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(Dancer, Actress) Eleanor Powell was an American dancer and actress known for her powerful style of tap dancing. She performed several tap dance numbers in films during the 1930s and 1940s. In 1965, she was chosen as the ‘World’s Greatest Tap Dancer’ by the Dance Masters of America.
Learn about Eleanor Powell, a tap-dancing star of MGM musicals in the 1930s and 1940s, who also appeared on Broadway and in nightclubs. Find out about her life, career, marriage, and death.
