Michael Flatley
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Summary
Michael Flatley was born on July 16, 1958[1], in Chicago[2]. He has worked as a dancer[3], choreographer[4], actor[5], film director[6], and film actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80,713 views/month, #3,827 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Niamh O'Brien[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: musician[12]
- Educated at: Brother Rice High School[13]
- Notable work: Riverdance[14], Lord of the Dance[15], Feet of Flames[16], Celtic Tiger Live[17]
- Award received: Ellis Island Medal of Honor[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Michael Flatley[20]
- Residence: Cork[21]
- Sport: boxing[22], Irish dance[23]
- Family name: Flatley[24]
- Given name: Michael[25]
- Official website: http://www.michaelflatley.com/[26], https://irisharoundtheworld.com/michael-flatleys-greatest-moments/[27]
- Instrument: flute[28]
- Described by source: The Companion to Irish Traditional Music[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: Michael Flatley[31]
- Start of work period: 1991[32]
- Net worth: 304,000,000 US dollars[33]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Irish Traditional Music[34]
- Writing language: English[35]
- Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[36]
Why It Matters
Michael Flatley has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Works attributed to him include Feet of Flames[39], a theatrical production[40].
FAQs
Where was Michael Flatley born?
Michael Flatley was born in Chicago[2].
Who was Michael Flatley married to?
Michael Flatley's spouses include Niamh O'Brien[9].
What did Michael Flatley do for work?
Michael Flatley worked as a dancer[3], choreographer[4], actor[5], film director[6], and film actor[7].
Where did Michael Flatley go to school?
Michael Flatley was educated at Brother Rice High School[13].
What awards did Michael Flatley receive?
Honors received include Ellis Island Medal of Honor[18].