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Michael Kidd (Milton Greenwald) was born on 12 August, 1915 in Brooklyn, New York, USA, is a Miscellaneous, Actor, Music Department. Discover Michael Kidd's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Michael Kidd networth?
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Milton Greenwald |
Occupation |
miscellaneous,actor,music_department |
Age |
92 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
Born |
12 August 1915 |
Birthday |
12 August |
Birthplace |
Brooklyn, New York, USA |
Date of death |
23 December, 2007 |
Died Place |
Los Angeles, California, USA |
Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Miscellaneous with the age 92 years old group.
Michael Kidd Height, Weight & Measurements
At 92 years old, Michael Kidd height not available right now. We will update Michael Kidd's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Michael Kidd's Wife?
His wife is Shelah Hackett (14 February 1969 - 23 December 2007) ( his death) ( 2 children), Elizabeth Mary Heater (26 July 1940 - ?) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Shelah Hackett (14 February 1969 - 23 December 2007) ( his death) ( 2 children), Elizabeth Mary Heater (26 July 1940 - ?) ( divorced) ( 2 children) |
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Michael Kidd Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Michael Kidd worth at the age of 92 years old? Michael Kidd’s income source is mostly from being a successful Miscellaneous. He is from United States. We have estimated
Michael Kidd's net worth
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Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Miscellaneous |
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The Academy rectified this awkward situation by awarding him an honorary trophy in 1997 for his outstanding services to the art of dance, joining an extremely small and illustrious group that includes Jerome Robbins ("West Side Story") and Onna White ("Oliver").
In 1975 Kidd surprised critics by starring in the Michael Ritchie cult film Smile (1975), a devilishly wicked and clever satire on beauty pageants.
The versatile Michael also directed occasionally for both film (Danny Kaye's Merry Andrew (1958)) and TV (All in the Family (1971), Laverne & Shirley (1976)). It is hardly shocking that Kidd was never nominated for an Oscar award for his choreography, as there is no specialized category for such.
However, in It's Always Fair Weather (1955) we're allowed to witness his talent teamed with the legendary Gene Kelly and Dan Dailey. In one memorable sequence, the trio danced around New York with garbage can lids attached to their feet.
Lithe, diminutive and unimposing, Michael Kidd never asked a dancer to perform a step or move he himself could not do. One of Broadway's and Hollywood's most distinguished, inventive and gifted choreographers, it was not uncommon to remember his expert dance sequences above all else. After all, who can forget the rousing barnstorming dance in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), or Fred Astaire's and Cyd Charisse's romantic glide through Central Park to the musical caress of "Dancing in the Dark" in The Band Wagon (1953), or the waiters' high-flying acrobatics during the Harmonia Gardens sequence in Hello, Dolly! (1969)? It is what made these films a cut above the rest. These three highlights should alone keep Kidd's name indelible in the Hollywood film annals for decades and decades to come.
On film he choreographed, among others, Where's Charley? (1952), The Band Wagon (1953), Star! (1968), Hello, Dolly! (1969) and his pièce de résistance, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), arguably one of the most robust and dazzling displays of dance Hollywood has ever offered. Sadly, his superb dance skills have been less visible in front of the camera.
In the post-WWII years Michael took his trade to the Great White Way and would eventually earn five Tony awards for his choreography: "Finian's Rainbow" (1947), "Guys and Dolls" (1951), "Can-Can" (1953), "Li'l Abner" (1957) and "Destry Rides Again" (1959).
Renaming himself Michael Kidd, he became a soloist for the American Ballet Theatre in 1942 and appeared auspiciously as Billy the Kid and Bluebeard, among other important figures.
Performing challenging pieces by the legendary Agnes de Mille and Jerome Robbins, he began also choreographing pieces for himself and the company as well ("On Stage!" (1942). )Broadway soon beckoned.
Finding his career choice too impersonal and isolating, he switched to dance and was awarded a scholarship to attend the School of American Ballet, making his debut in a performance of "The Eternal Road" in 1937. He subsequently toured with the American Ballet and the Ballet Caravan.
He was born Milton Greenwald in Brooklyn on August 12, 1915 (sources indicating 1919 are incorrect). His father, a barber, was a Russian-Jewish immigrant. Although he was influenced by dance while a high school student, his sensibilities led him to major in chemical engineering at New York's City College.