Gene Kelly: Facts & Related Content
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| Also Known As | Eugene Curran Kelly |
|---|---|
| Born | August 23, 1912 • Pittsburgh • Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 2, 1996 (aged 83) • Beverly Hills • California |
| Awards And Honors | Kennedy Center Honors (1982) • Academy Award (1952) • Honorary Award of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (1952) • Cecil B. DeMille Award (1981) • Emmy Award (1967): Outstanding Children's Program • Golden Globe Award (1958): Promoting International Understanding |
| Notable Works | “A Guide for the Married Man” • “Gigot” • “Hello, Dolly!” • “On the Town” • “Singin’ in the Rain” • “The Cheyenne Social Club” |
| Married To | Patricia Ward Kelly (married 1990) • Jeanne Coyne (1960–1973 [her death]) • Betsy Blair (1941–1957) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Sins" (1986) • "North and South" (1985) • "The Love Boat" (1984) • "Xanadu" (1980) • "Viva Knievel!" (1977) • "40 Carats" (1973) • "Les demoiselles de Rochefort" (1967) • "What a Way to Go!" (1964) • "Going My Way" (1962–1963) • "Inherit the Wind" (1960) • "Marjorie Morningstar" (1958) • "Les Girls" (1957) • "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" (1957) • "The Happy Road" (1957) • "Invitation to the Dance" (1956) • "It's Always Fair Weather" (1955) • "Deep in My Heart" (1954) • "Brigadoon" (1954) • "Seagulls Over Sorrento" (1954) • "The Devil Makes Three" (1952) • "Singin' in the Rain" (1952) • "It's a Big Country: An American Anthology" (1951) • "An American in Paris" (1951) • "Summer Stock" (1950) • "Black Hand" (1950) • "On the Town" (1949) • "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" (1949) • "Words and Music" (1948) • "The Three Musketeers" (1948) • "The Pirate" (1948) • "Living in a Big Way" (1947) • "Ziegfeld Follies" (1945) • "Anchors Aweigh" (1945) • "Christmas Holiday" (1944) • "Cover Girl" (1944) • "The Cross of Lorraine" (1943) • "Thousands Cheer" (1943) • "Pilot #5" (1943) • "Du Barry Was a Lady" (1943) • "For Me and My Gal" (1942) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "That's Entertainment, Part II" (1976) • "The Cheyenne Social Club" (1970) • "Hello, Dolly!" (1969) • "A Guide for the Married Man" (1967) • "Gigot" (1962) • "Omnibus" (1958) • "The Tunnel of Love" (1958) • "The Happy Road" (1957) • "Invitation to the Dance" (1956) • "It's Always Fair Weather" (1955) • "Singin' in the Rain" (1952) • "On the Town" (1949) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "Omnibus" (1958) • "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" (1949) |
Top Questions
When was Gene Kelly born?
Gene Kelly was born on August 23, 1912.
Where was Gene Kelly born?
Gene Kelly was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Is Gene Kelly married?
Patricia Ward Kelly (married 1990), Betsy Blair (1941–1957), Jeanne Coyne (1960–1973 [her death])
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