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Gene KellyAmerican actor, choreographer and director.
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Biography of Gene Kelly
Gene Kelly (born August 23, 1912 - February 2, 1996) was an American actor, choreographer, and director. He is best known for his role in the famous musical "Singin' in the Rain," but he was a Hollywood star in the 1940s and 1950s, creating dozens of remarkable films that have become classics of world cinema.
Early Life and Career
Gene Kelly developed a passion for dancing as a child and later worked as a bricklayer, waiter, and dance teacher. His first success on Broadway came in the musical "Pal Joey." Thanks to David O. Selznick, Kelly moved to Hollywood.
In his first film role, MGM offered Gene Kelly a role in the film "For Me and My Gal," directed by renowned choreographer Busby Berkeley, starring Judy Garland.
Success in the 1950s
From 1949 to 1957, Gene Kelly, with his excellent vocal and choreographic skills, proved himself as a talented director and choreographer. He collaborated with directors Stanley Donen and Vincente Minnelli to create some of the most beautiful American musical films of his time. Among them was the brilliant Hollywood musical "Singin' in the Rain," where Kelly served as co-director with Donen, starred alongside Don Lockwood, and created several choreographic numbers. Alongside Judy Garland and Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly was a shining star of the 1950s musical cinema.
Later Career
After 1957, Kelly focused primarily on directing. His filmography includes:
- 1948 - "The Three Musketeers"
- 1950 - "Summer Stock"
- 1951 - "An American in Paris"
- 1952 - "Singin' in the Rain"
- 1969 - "Hello, Dolly!"
