Gene Kelly American Dancer Born 1912 in Pittsburgh
Gene Kelly · film actor and singer · American
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Biography
Gene Kelly was an American dancer born on 23 August 1912 in Pittsburgh. He died on 2 February 1996, aged 83. He was recognised for appearances in That's Entertainment! (1974) and Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership (1950).
The records show 2 albums and one single released between 1948 and 1952. The first title in the list is The Pirate (1948); the latest is Singin' in the Rain / All I Do Is Dream of You (1952). Listed genres include musical film and comedy film.
Awards on record come to 10 wins and one nomination. The earliest win listed is Academy Honorary Award in 1951. The list of wins runs up to AFI Life Achievement Award in 1985.
Discography
3 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Singin' in the Rain / All I Do Is Dream of You | Single |
| 1950 | Summer Stock | Album |
| 1948 | The Pirate | Album |
Awards and nominations
10 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | AFI Life Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1981 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | Won | |
| 1967 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program | Jack and the Beanstalk | Won |
| 1956 | Golden Bear | Invitation to the Dance | Won |
| 1951 | Academy Honorary Award | Won | |
| Kennedy Center Honors | Won | ||
| Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won | ||
| National Medal of Arts | Won | ||
| SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1946 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Anchors Aweigh | Nominated |
Filmography
53 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | That's Entertainment! III | Film | |
| 1993 | The Young Girls Turn 25 | Film | |
| 1985–1994 | North and South | TV series | |
| 1985 | That's Dancing! | Film | |
| 1981 | Reporter | Film | |
| 1980 | Xanadu | Danny McGuire | Film |
| 1977 | Viva Knievel! | Film | |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | Director | Film |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | Film | |
| 1973 | 40 Carats | Film | |
| 1971– | The Funny Side | TV series | |
| 1970 | The Cheyenne Social Club | Director | Film |
| 1969 | Hello, Dolly! | Director | Film |
| 1967 | A Guide for the Married Man | Director | Film |
| 1967 | Jack and the Beanstalk | Director | Film |
Show all 53 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | The Young Girls of Rochefort | Film | |
| 1964 | What a Way to Go! | Film | |
| 1962 | Gigot | Director | Film |
| 1962– | Going My Way | TV series | |
| 1960 | Inherit the Wind | H. L. Mencken | Film |
| 1960 | Let's Make Love | Film | |
| 1958 | Marjorie Morningstar | Film | |
| 1958 | The Tunnel of Love | Director | Film |
| 1957 | Les Girls | Film | |
| 1957 | The Happy Road | Director | Film |
| 1956 | Invitation to the Dance | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1955 | It's Always Fair Weather | Director | Film |
| 1954 | Brigadoon | Film | |
| 1954 | Deep in My Heart | Film | |
| 1954 | Seagulls Over Sorrento | Film | |
| 1952 | Love Is Better Than Ever | Film | |
| 1952 | Singin' in the Rain | Director | Film |
| 1952 | The Devil Makes Three | Film | |
| 1951 | An American in Paris | Film | |
| 1951 | It's a Big Country | Film | |
| 1950 | Black Hand | Film | |
| 1950 | Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership | Film | |
| 1950 | Summer Stock | Film | |
| 1950 | Take Me Out to the Ball Game | Film | |
| 1949 | On the Town | Director | Film |
| 1948 | The Pirate | Film | |
| 1948 | The Three Musketeers | D'Artagnan | Film |
| 1948 | Words and Music | Film | |
| 1947 | Living in a Big Way | Film | |
| 1945 | Anchors Aweigh | Film | |
| 1945 | Ziegfeld Follies | Film | |
| 1944 | Christmas Holiday | Film | |
| 1944 | Cover Girl | Film | |
| 1943 | DuBarry Was a Lady | Film | |
| 1943 | Pilot #5 | Film | |
| 1943 | The Cross of Lorraine | Film | |
| 1943 | Thousands Cheer | Film | |
| 1942 | For Me and My Gal | Harry Palmer | Film |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Betsy Blair (1941 to 1957, divorced) and Jeanne Coyne (1960 to 1973, ended by death). He had 3 children on record. Education on record includes University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania State University and Peabody High School.
Gene Kelly Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Gene Kelly at the time of death?
Gene Kelly died on 2 February 1996 at the age of 83. He was born on 23 August 1912.
What is Gene Kelly known for?
Gene Kelly was known for That's Entertainment! (1974) and Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership (1950).
What is Gene Kelly’s nationality?
Gene Kelly was American, born in Pittsburgh.
How tall was Gene Kelly?
Gene Kelly was 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
Who was Gene Kelly married to?
Gene Kelly’s marriages on record are to Jeanne Coyne (1960 to 1973) and Betsy Blair (1941 to 1957).
Has Gene Kelly won any awards?
Yes. 10 awards are on record, including AFI Life Achievement Award (1985).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q73089), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer · Public domain
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