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Mikhail Baryshnikov
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| Mostly Credited As: | Mikhail Baryshnikov |
| Sometimes Credited As: | Mikhail Baryshinikov
Mikhaïl Baryshnikov
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| Birth Name: | Mikhail Nikolaevitch Baryshnikov |
| Date Of Birth: | January 28, 1948 (Age 61) |
| Country Of Birth: |  Latvia |
| Birth Place: | Riga, Latvia, Soviet Union. [independent Latvia] |
| Height: | 5' 7" (1.7 m) |
Mikhail Baryshnikov, a native of Riga, Latvia, began studying ballet at age nine; as a teenager, he entered the school of the Kirov Ballet, graduating from student to principal dancer in 1969. In 1974, he left Russia to pursue a career with ballet and modern companies around the world, settling in NYC in 1979 as a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre and from 1979 to 1980, with New York City Ballet. 1n 1980 he returned to ABT as artistic director, nurturing a new generation of dancers and choreographers. In his illustrious career, he has danced more than one hundred different works on the world's greatest stages. Most of the world's foremost choreographers have created works especially for him. Baryshnikov has proved himself a capable actor, starring in five films and earning an Oscar-nomination for his performance in "The Turning Point." He has appeared numerous times on television, including three Emmy award-winning specials. In 1989, he appeared on Broadway in "Metamorphosis," earning a Tony nomination and a Drama Critics Award. From 1990-2002, Baryshnikov was co-director and dancer with White Oak Dance Project, using his remarkable talents to expand the repertoire of American modern dance. Mr. Baryshnikov is currently devoting his time and energy to the Baryshnikov Arts Center, which is in it's inaugural year. Among his most recent awards are the Kennedy Center Honors, The National Medal of Honor, the Commonwealth Award, The Chubb Fellowship, and the Jerome Robbins Award.
To this day, Misha is still considered the most famous name in ballet.
Movie Credits
Company Business (1991) - Pyotr Ivanovich Grushenko
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez (1991) - Cesar
Dancers (1987) - Tony
White Nights (1985) - Nikolai 'Kolya' Rodchenko
Don Quixote (1984) (TV) - Basilio
The Nutcracker (1977) (TV) - Nutcracker/Prince
The Turning Point (1977) - Yuri Kopeikine
Giselle (1977) (TV) - Count Albrecht
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Mikhail Baryshnikov, a native of Riga, Latvia, began studying ballet at age nine; as a teenager, he entered the school of the Kirov Ballet, graduating from student to principal dancer in 1969. In 1974, he left Russia to pursue a career with ballet and modern companies around the world, settling in NYC in 1979 as a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre and from 1979 to 1980, with New York City Ballet. 1n 1980 he returned to ABT as artistic director, nurturing a new generation of dancers and choreographers. In his illustrious career, he has danced more than one hundred different works on the world's greatest stages. Most of the world's foremost choreographers have created works especially for him. Baryshnikov has proved himself a capable actor, starring in five films and earning an Oscar-nomination for his performance in "The Turning Point." He has appeared numerous times on television, including three Emmy award-winning specials. In 1989, he appeared on
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In 1987, Misha received the Man of the Year Award at the Hasty Pudding Theatricals, USA.
| In 1978, Misha was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actor in a Supporting Role for: The Turning Point (1977).
| In 1978, Misha was nominated for the Emmy for Special Classification of Outstanding Individual Achievement for: The Nutcracker (1977).
| In 1979, Misha won the Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement - Special Events for: Baryshnikov at the White House (1979).
| In 1982, Misha was nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: Baryshnikov in Hollywood (1982).
| In 1985, Misha was nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts for the Great Performances: Dance in America (1976) episode Baryshnikov by Tharp with American Ballet Theatre.
| In 1988, Misha was nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for the Great Performances (1972) episode Celebrating Gershwin.
| In 1989, Misha won the Emmy for Outstanding Individual Performance in Classical Music/Dance Programming for the Great Performances: Dance in America (1976 episode Baryshnikov Dances Balanchine.
| In 1978, Misha won the Special David Award for: The Turning Point (1977), as well as for his contributions to the art of dancing.
| Misha was a 2000 recipient of the John F. Kennedy Center Honors.
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