Robert Helpmann
Sir Robert Murray Helpmann, CBE was an Australian ballet dancer, actor, director and choreographer. After early work in Australia he moved to Britain in 1932, where he joined the Vic-Wells Ballet under its creator, Ninette de Valois. He became one of the company's leading men, partnering Alicia Markova and later Margot Fonteyn. When Frederick Ashton, the company's chief choreographer, was called up for military service in the Second World War Helpmann took over from him while continuing as a principal dancer.
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Male
Date of Birth
April 9th, 1909
Age
117
Birth Place
Australia, South Australia
Date of Death
September 28th, 1986
Died Aged
77
Star Sign
Aries
Occupation
Actor
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Roles
Ivan Boleslawsky in
The Red Shoes
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