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Cyd Charisse

Cyd Charisse is known for Singin' in the Rain (1952), The Band Wagon (1953), Brigadoon (1954).

Biography

Cyd Charisse (born Tula Ellice Finklea; March 8, 1922 – June 17, 2008) was an American dancer and actress. After recovering from polio as a child and studying ballet, Charisse entered films in the 1940s. Her roles usually featured her abilities as a dancer, and she was paired with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly; her films include Singin' in the Rain (1952), The Band Wagon (1953), Brigadoon (1954), and Silk Stockings (1957). She stopped dancing in films in the late 1950s, but continued acting in film and television, and in 1992 made her Broadway debut.

Questions about Cyd Charisse

How many Cyd Charisse films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 59 films with Cyd Charisse, from 1941 to 2017.

What is the best rated Cyd Charisse film?

The best rated Cyd Charisse film in the catalogue is Singin' in the Rain (1952), rated 8.1.

What was the first Cyd Charisse film?

The first Cyd Charisse film in the catalogue is Ziegfeld Follies, from 1945.

Who has Cyd Charisse worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Cyd Charisse shares the most credits with Arthur Freed (7 films), Albert Akst (5 films) and Gene Kelly (5 films).

People data: TMDb.

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Known for

Trivia

Also works as
ballet dancer · dancer · art collector · musician
Studied at
Hollywood Professional School
Notable works
The Band Wagon · Singin' in the Rain
Spouse
Tony Martin

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Full filmography

66 films — 59 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

9 titles

People data: TMDb.

Cast