Mikhail Baryshnikov

Birth Name:

Mikhail Nikolaevitch Baryshnikov

Birth Place:

Riga, Latvia, Latvia

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Named the artistic director of the American Ballet Theatre in 1980 and later founded the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York
Began studying ballet at the age of 12 and eventually won the junior division of Varna International Ballet Competition
After establishing himself in New York, he would go on to pursue an acting career, appearing in numerous dance specials and later sitcoms throughout the '80s, '90s and 2000s
Often lauded as one of Russia's most prolific ballet dancers, he defected to Canada in 1974 to pursue more dance opportunities in North America where he would later join the New York City Ballet
Frequented Studio 54 while living in New York City
Had a long-term relationship with actress Jessica Lange in the early 1980s, however, because he spoke very little English at the time, the two communicated solely in French

1978Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1978Special DavidWinner
1978Golden Globe - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture:Nominated
1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety or Music Program:Winner
1982Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program:Nominated
1988Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated

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