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Biography of Gene Kelly
23. Aug 1912 – 2. Feb 1996(83 years)Died in:Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County
American dancer, actor, singer, director and choreographer
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Burial Place
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Occupation(13)
Awards(10)
National Medal of ArtsDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated ProgramKnight of the Legion of HonourScreen Actors Guild Life Achievement AwardKennedy Center HonorsAFI Life Achievement AwardAcademy Honorary AwardGolden Bearstar on Hollywood Walk of FameGolden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
Spouse(2)
Gene Kelly (* 23. August 1912 in Pittsburgh; † 2. February 1996 in Beverly Hills) was an american dancer, actor, singer, director and choreographer. He was 83 years old. He was married to Betsy Blair and Jeanne Coyne. His education included University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania State University and Peabody High School. His faith was lapsed Catholic. He received 10 awards, including National Medal of Arts, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program. His cause of death was stroke. He was buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.
Life Events
9 Events1912
Born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
1941
Married Betsy Blair
until 1957
1951
Academy Honorary Award
1956
Golden Bear
Invitation to the Dance
1960
Married Jeanne Coyne
until 1973
1967
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program
Jack and the Beanstalk
1981
Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
1985
AFI Life Achievement Award
1996