Robert Helpmann

Dancer

Birthday April 9, 1909

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Australia

DEATH DATE Sep 28, 1986 (77)

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About

Former dancer and choreographer most remembered as the co-director of the Australian Ballet.

Before Fame

He got his start by joining Anna Pavlova's touring company when he was young.

Trivia

In 1964, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire -- a highly prestigious honor.

Family Life

He died in 1986, and was honored by Australia with a state funeral in Sydney.

Associated With

He got his start in ballet after being hired by Anna Pavlova to join her travelling touring company.