Gelsey Kirkland

Dancer

Birthday December 29, 1952

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Beth, PA

Age 71 years old

#193,068 Most Popular

About

American ballerina known for her lead roles in productions of The Firebird and The Nutcracker.

Before Fame

At age fifteen, she became a member of the New York City Ballet.

Trivia

She co-wrote Dancing On My Grave and an autobiography entitled The Shape Of Love.

Family Life

Her marriage to Greg Lawrence ended in divorce. She later wed choreographer Michael Chernov.

Associated With

She performed with some of the top ballet dancers in the world, including Mikhail Baryshnikov .