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Cyd Charisse

Acting

0.9 Popularity Mar 08, 1922 (86 years old) Amarillo, Texas, USA

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.

Her roles usually featured her abilities as a dancer, and she was paired with Fred Astaire an...

Biography

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.

Her roles usually featured her abilities as a dancer, and she was paired with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly; her films include Singin' in the Rain (1952), The Band Wagon (1953), Brigadoon (1954), and Silk Stockings (1957). She stopped dancing in films in the late 1950s, but continued acting in film and television, and in 1992 made her Broadway debut.

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Filmography 83

2008
Empire State Building Murders Movie

as Vicky Adams

2006
2003
1995
1994
That's Entertainment! III Movie

as Self - Co-Host / Narrator

1994
Burke's Law TV

as Amanda Richardson

1993
Frasier TV

as Polly (voice)

1991
1990
Dance Crazy in Hollywood Movie

as Various Roles (archive footage)

1989
Swimsuit Movie

as Mrs. Allison

1984
Crazy like a Fox TV

as Barbara Carlisle

Photos 6

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday March 08, 1922 (86 years old)
Died June 16, 2008
Place of Birth Amarillo, Texas, USA
Also Known As Lily Norwood, Tula Ellice Finklea, سید شریس
Years Active 1941 - 2008
Popularity 0.9
Career Stats
83 Total Credits
65 Movie Roles
18 TV Roles
6 Photos