Maris Liepa

Dancer

Birthday July 27, 1936

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Riga, Latvia

DEATH DATE Mar 26, 1989 (52)

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About

Soviet Latvian ballet dancer known for dancing with the Moscow State Academic Bolshoi Theatre troupe.

Before Fame

He graduated from Riga Choreography School and began performing in Moscow.

Trivia

In his debut on the stage, he performed the role of Basil in Don Quixote.

Family Life

His parents raised him in Riga, Latvia.

Associated With

He and Karen Kain were both ballet dancers.