Moira Shearer
Ballet dancer and actress in The Red Shoes
Born
January 17th, 1926
99 years ago
Died
January 31st, 2006
19 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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This individual was a prominent ballerina and actress, gaining recognition for her role in the film The Red Shoes. Trained at the Sadler's Wells Ballet School, performance career included dancing for the Royal Ballet. Transitioned to film, where The Red Shoes gained critical acclaim and won two Academy Awards. Her artistry combined classical ballet with acting, leading to notable performances on stage and screen. With a career spanning decades, involvement in both dance and film left a lasting legacy.
Starred in The Red Shoes
Performed with the Royal Ballet
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