Cyd Charisse is best known as Dancer, Actress who has an estimated Net Worth of $150 Million. Talented dancer whose skills were showcased in Singin' in the Rain. Her roles in The Band Wagon and Silk Stockings bolstered her fame. She was born on March 8,1922, Amarillo, TX. She often danced with Fred Astaire, who was also noted for his abilities. She studied dance to build up her strength after a childhood bout with polio. She starred with Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain; they were often paired up due to their dancing abilities. She married Tony Martin in 1948, and was married to Nico Charisse from 1939 to 1947. Her zodiac sign is Pisces
Cyd Charisse Bio, Wiki
First Name
Cyd
Middle Name
Ellice
Last Name
Charisse
Maiden Name
Finklea
Full Name at Birth
Tula Ellice Finklea
Alternative Name
Felia Siderova (for the Ballet Russe, 1936-1938), Maria Istomina (for the Ballet Russe, 1939), Lily Norwood (for the movie industry, 1943-1945)
Age
86 (age at death) years
Birthday
8th March, 1922
Birthplace
Amarillo, Texas, USA
Died
17th June, 2008
Place of Death
Los Angeles, California, USA
Cause of Death
Complications From A Heart Attack)
Buried
Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery
Height
5' 5½” (166 cm)
Weight
115lbs (52 kg)
Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Brown – Dark
Hair Color
Black
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
Sexuality
Straight
Religion
Methodist
Ethnicity
White
Nationality
American
High School
Hollywood Professional School, Los Angeles, CA
Occupation Text
Dancer, Actress
Occupation
Dancer
Claim to Fame
Singin in the Rain (1952)
Music Genre
Stage & Screen
Year(s) Active
1939-2007, 1939–2007, 1939–2008
Music Style
Stage & Screen, Show Tunes, Cast Recordings
Instrument
Vocals
Brand Endorsement
Lady Blatimore Luggage (Magazine Advertisement) [1959], Thorne's Scotch (1968)
Nico Charise and Cyd Charisse were married for 7 years. They dated for 1 year after getting together in Aug 1939 and married on 12th Aug 1939. 7 years later they divorced on 17th Feb 1947.
