Gene Kelly

American dancer, actor, singer, director and choreographer (1912–1996)
Person human Q73089
Gene Kelly
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Gene Kelly

Summary

Gene Kelly is a human[1]. He was born in Pittsburgh[2]. He was born on August 23, 1912[3]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on February 2, 1996[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], singer[7], film director[8], actor[9], and choreographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51,127 views/month, #3,065 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gene Kelly's place of birth was Pittsburgh[2].
  • Gene Kelly died in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Gene Kelly was born on August 23, 1912[3].
  • Gene Kelly died on February 2, 1996[5].
  • Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
  • Gene Kelly's father was James Patrick Joseph Kelly[13].
  • Gene Kelly's mother was Harriet Catherine Curran[14].
  • Gene Kelly was married to Betsy Blair[15].
  • Among Gene Kelly's spouses was Jeanne Coyne[16].
  • Gene Kelly held citizenship in United States[17].
  • American English was Gene Kelly's native language[18].
  • Gene Kelly is identified as part of the Americans ethnic group[19].
  • Gene Kelly worked as a film actor[6].
  • Gene Kelly worked as a singer[7].
  • Gene Kelly worked as a film director[8].
  • Gene Kelly's professions included actor[9].
  • Gene Kelly's professions included choreographer[10].
  • Gene Kelly's professions included dancer[20].
  • Gene Kelly's education included a stint at University of Pittsburgh[21].
  • Gene Kelly's education included a stint at Pennsylvania State University[22].
  • Gene Kelly's education included a stint at Peabody High School[23].
  • Gene Kelly received the National Medal of Arts[24].
  • Gene Kelly received the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program[25].
  • Gene Kelly received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Gene Kelly received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gene Kelly's place of birth was Pittsburgh[2]. He was born on August 23, 1912[3]. His father was James Patrick Joseph Kelly[13]. His mother was Harriet Catherine Curran[14]. He is identified as part of the Americans ethnic group[19]. American English was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at University of Pittsburgh[21], a public–private partnership[28], in United States[29], founded in 1787[30], headquartered in Pittsburgh[31]; Pennsylvania State University[22], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1855[34], headquartered in Penn State University Park[35]; and Peabody High School[23], a high school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1911[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], singer[7], film director[8], actor[9], choreographer[10], and dancer[20].

Recognition

Awards received include National Medal of Arts[24], a medallion[39], in United States[40], founded in 1984[41]; Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program[25], a class of award[42], in United States[43]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], a Q1499804[44], in France[45]; Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[27], a lifetime achievement award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1962[48]; Kennedy Center Honors[49], an award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1978[52]; and AFI Life Achievement Award[53], a lifetime achievement award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1973[56].

Personal Life

Spouses include Betsy Blair[15], a dancer[57], 1923–2009[58], of United States[59] and Jeanne Coyne[16], an actor[60], 1923–1973[61], of United States[62]. Religious affiliations include lapsed Catholic[63], a religious identity[64] and agnosticism[65], a point of view[66]. Gene Kelly was affiliated with the Democratic Party[67].

Death and Burial

Gene Kelly died on February 2, 1996[5]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was stroke[68]. Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gene Kelly include Gene Kelly Awards[69], an award[70], in United States[71], founded in 1991[72].

Why It Matters

Gene Kelly ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51,127 views/month, #3,065 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

Entities named for him include Gene Kelly Awards[69], an award[70], in United States[71], founded in 1991[72].

FAQs

Where was Gene Kelly born?

Born in Pittsburgh[2], Gene Kelly…

Where did Gene Kelly die?

Gene Kelly died in Beverly Hills[4].

Who were Gene Kelly's parents?

Gene Kelly's father was James Patrick Joseph Kelly[13]. Gene Kelly's mother was Harriet Catherine Curran[14].

Who was Gene Kelly married to?

Gene Kelly's spouses include Betsy Blair[15] and Jeanne Coyne[16].

What did Gene Kelly do for work?

Gene Kelly worked as film actor[6], singer[7], film director[8], actor[9], and choreographer[10].

Where did Gene Kelly go to school?

Gene Kelly was educated at University of Pittsburgh[21], Pennsylvania State University[22], and Peabody High School[23].

What awards did Gene Kelly receive?

Honors received include National Medal of Arts[24], Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program[25], Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], and Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[27].

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