Gene Kelly

Eugene Curran Kelly (August 23, 1912 – February 2, 1996), better known as Gene Kelly, was an American dancer, actor, singer, director, and choreographer.

He was a great example of 20th century filmed dance, famous for his energetic and athletic dancing style, his good looks and the like able characters that he played on screen. Although he is probably most famous today for his act in Singin' in the Rain, he was the most popular actor in the Hollywood musical movie industry from the mid 1940s to the early 1980s. Kelly died of a stroke on February 2, 1996.

Other websites



 The Gene Kelly Awards - University of Pittsburgh 
 Obituary, NY Times, February 3, 1996
 Naval Intelligence File on Gene Kelly 
 Gene Kelly - An American Life  - PBS 

Category:Academy Award Honorary Award winners
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Category:American choreographers
Category:American dancers
Category:American movie actors
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Category:Emmy Award winning directors
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