What famous dancer starred in An American in Paris?

What famous dancer starred in An American in Paris?

Leslie Caron
Leslie Caron made her screen debut opposite Gene Kelly in the Best Picture winning musical. Starring as Lise Bouvier, an enchanting and culturally enlightened young French woman, Caron danced her way into Kelly’s Jerry Mulligan’s heart — and the audience to boot.

Who was Leslie Caron married to?

Michael Laughlinm. 1969–1980
Peter Hallm. 1956–1965Geordie Hormelm. 1951–1955
Leslie Caron/Spouse

Did An American in Paris win a Tony?

Directed and choreographed by 2015 Tony Award-winner Christopher Wheeldon Music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin Book by Craig Lucas AN AMERICAN IN PARIS won four 2015 Tony Awards, four Drama Desk Awards, four Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Drama League Award for Best Musical, three Fred and Adele …

When was American in Paris filmed?

An American in Paris (film)

An American in Paris
Production company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Distributed by Loew’s Inc.
Release date October 4, 1951 (New York) January 11, 1952 (USA)
Running time 113 minutes

Is Leslie Caron a ballerina?

She is one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema. Caron began her career as a ballerina….

Leslie Caron
Born Leslie Claire Margaret Caron July 1, 1931 Boulogne-sur-Seine, Paris, France
Citizenship France United States
Occupation Actress dancer

Who did costumes for American in Paris?

An American in Paris is a one-act ballet choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, to the eponymous music by George Gershwin, costumes designed by Holly Hynes, sets designed by Adrianne Lobel and lighting designed by Natasha Katz. The ballet premiered on May 4, 2005 at the New York State Theater.