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Cyd Charisse (born Tula Ellice Finklea; March 8, 1922 – June 17, 2008) was an American dancer and actress. After recovering from polio as a child and studying ballet, Charisse entered films in the 1940s.
Cyd Charisse. Actress: Silk Stockings. Cyd Charisse was born Tula Ellice Finklea on March 8, 1922, in Amarillo, Texas. Born to be a dancer, she spent her early childhood taking ballet lessons and joined the Ballet Russe at age 13. In 1939, she married Nico Charisse, her former dance teacher.
Jan 3, 2021 · Just a few among many of Cyd Charisse's best movie dances, in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, THE BAND WAGON, DEEP IN MY HEART, BRIGADOON, IT'S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER, and SILK STOCKINGS, featuring Gene Kelly,...
Although one of the greatest female dancers in the history of the movie musical, her singing in films was almost always dubbed, most notably by Carol Richards in Brigadoon (1954) and a young Vikki Carr in The Silencers (1966). Her dark looks initially had her cast as ethnic beauties.
In a TCM mini-biography, MGM star Cyd Charisse talks about her career, in particular working with Gene Kelly in “An American in Paris” and with Fred Astaire ...
Jun 18, 2008 · Cyd Charisse, the leggy beauty whose balletic grace made her a memorable partner for Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly in classic MGM musicals like “Singin’ in the Rain,” “The Band Wagon” and...
Jun 8, 2021 · You may not know her face, but you definitely know her legs. All month long, we're celebrating the resilient and talented Cyd Charisse and her fantastic Hollywood career every Tuesday. Learn...
Tula Ellice Finklea (Cyd Charisse), dancer and actor, born 8 March 1921, died 17 June 2008. Golden Age of Hollywood Actresses actress. The Independent revisits the life of a notable figure....
Jun 18, 2008 · Cyd Charisse, who brought sizzle and sophistication to dance in such classic movie musicals as “Singin’ in the Rain” and “Silk Stockings,” died Tuesday. She was 86.
Jun 18, 2008 · (FROM AP) — Cyd Charisse, who thrilled generations of moviegoers with her dancing in such classic films as Singin’ in the Rain, has died. She was 86 and passed away after suffering a heart ...
