Mikhail Baryshnikov
Acting 1948-01-27 Riga, Latvia
Mikhail Nikolaevich Baryshnikov (born January 27, 1948) is a Soviet-born Russian American dancer, choreographer, and actor, often cited alongside Vaslav Nijinsky and Rudolf Nureyev as one of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century. After a promising start in the Kirov Ballet in Leningrad, he defected to Canada in 1974 for more opportunities in western dance. After freelancing with many companies, he joined the New York City Ballet as a principal dancer to learn George Balanchine's style …
Known For
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Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
2014
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White Nights
1985
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That's Dancing!
1985
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The Turning Point
1977
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Dancers
1987
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Company Business
1991
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Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
2007
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The Nutcracker
1977
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The Hip Hop Nutcracker
2022
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The White Helicopter
2024
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Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
1981
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The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
1991
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Baryshnikov by Tharp with American Ballet Theatre
1989
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Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me
2004
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A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
2011
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Giselle
1977
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Les Sylphides
1984