Rudolf Nureyev (1938–1993)

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He was an ethnic Tatar. He was educated at the Leningrad Ballet School and starred with Kirov Ballet. His first film was a USSR short Le Corsaire (1958). While performing in Paris in 1961 he defected to the West. He then performed internationally, becoming an Austrian citizen in 1982. The English/French documentary I Am a Dancer (1972), directed by... See full bio »

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(age 54) in Paris, France

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Valentino
Valentino Rudolph Valentino
(1977)
Don Quixote
Don Quixote Additional Crew
(1973)
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet Romeo
(1966)
Schwanensee
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(1966)
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 2014 Schwanensee (TV Movie) (choreographer - as Rudolf Nurejew)
 2008 Casse Noisette (The Nutcracker) (choreographer)
 2003 Don Quichotte (Video) (choreographer - as Rudolf Noureev)
 2001 Tout près des étoiles: Les danseurs de l'Opéra de Paris (Documentary) (choreographer: ballet "Le Lac des Cygnes" - as Rudolf Noureev)
 2000 La belle au bois dormant (TV Movie) (choreographer - as Rudolf Noureev) / (director: Paris Opera production - as Rudolf Noureev)
 1994 La Bayadère (TV Special) (choreographer: original)
 1988 The Nutcracker (Video) (choreographer)
 1982 Romeo e Giulietta (TV Movie) (choreographer)
 1982 Swan Lake (TV Movie) (choreographer)
 1973 Don Quixote (choreographer)
 1970 Os Seis Invencíveis (choreographer)
 1968 The Nutcracker (TV Movie) (choreographer)
 1968 Release (TV Series documentary) (choreographer - 1 episode)
- Nureyev's 'Nutcracker'/Dream Come True (1968) ... (choreographer: ballet)
 1966 Schwanensee (choreographer)
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He performed in the London Festival Ballet production of the ballet, "The Sleeping Beauty," at the London Coliseum in London, England with Patricia Ruanne, Judith Rowann, Manolo Asensio, Freya Dominic, Diane Hunwin, Valerie Aitken, Paul Clarke, Dudley Von Loggenburgh, Kerrison Cooke, Gerald Byrne, David Long, Noleen Nicoll, and... See more »

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1 Biographical Movie | 2 Print Biographies | 2 Portrayals | 1 Interview | 2 Articles | 4 Pictorials | See more »

Alternate Names:

Rudolf Noureev | Rudolf Nureev | Rudolf Nurejew | Rudolf Nuriev

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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When I miss class for one day, I know it. When I miss class for two days, my teacher knows it. When I miss class for three days, the audience knows it. See more »

Trivia:

Sir Frederick Ashton of the Royal Ballet of London choreographed "Marguerite and Armand" specifically for the two of them. See more »

Trademark:

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Nickname:

Rudi

Star Sign:

Pisces
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