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Eleanor Powell was an American dancer and actress. She was best known for her tap dancing skills and was nicknamed the "Queen of Tap Dancing". She began her career as a chorus girl in Broadway musicals and went on to appear in a number of Hollywood films. She was also a successful recording artist, releasing several albums. Powell was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on November 21, 1912. She began taking dance lessons at the age of four and made her Broadway debut in the musical Follow Thru in 1929. She went on to appear in a number of Broadway musicals, including George White's Scandals of 1931 and George White's Music Hall Varieties of 1932. In 1935, Powell made her film debut in the musical film Broadway Melody of 1936. She went on to appear in a number of other musical films, including Born to Dance (1936), Rosalie (1937), Honolulu (1939), and Ship Ahoy (1942). She also appeared in the non-musical films Lady Be Good (1941) and I Dood It (1943). Powell retired from film in 1945 and returned to Broadway, appearing in the musicals High Button Shoes (1947) and Small Wonder (1953). Powell was also a successful recording artist, releasing several albums. She was inducted into the National Museum of Dance's Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Hall of Fame in 1988. Powell died on February 11, 1982, in Los Angeles, California.
Popular As | Eleanor Torrey Powell (The Queen of Tap Dancing, Ellie) |
Occupation | soundtrack,actress,miscellaneous |
Age | 70 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Born | 21 November, 1912 |
Birthday | 21 November |
Birthplace | Springfield, Massachusetts, USA |
Date of death | 11 February, 1982 |
Died Place | Beverly Hills, California, USA |
Nationality | United States |
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Eleanor Powell Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Eleanor Powell height is 5' 5¼" (1.66 m) .
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Height | 5' 5¼" (1.66 m) |
Weight | Not Available |
Body Measurements | Not Available |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Eleanor Powell's Husband?
Her husband is Glenn Ford (23 October 1943 - 23 November 1959) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Parents | Not Available |
Husband | Glenn Ford (23 October 1943 - 23 November 1959) ( divorced) ( 1 child) |
Sibling | Not Available |
Children | Not Available |
Eleanor Powell Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Eleanor Powell worth at the age of 70 years old? Eleanor Powell’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Eleanor Powell's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935) | $1,250 per week |
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