Quick Info
| Profession | Actor and dancer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/02/1920 |
| Age | 89 years (died on 22, Jan, 2010) |
| Birthplace | Sacramento, California, USA |
| Place of Death | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Date of Death | 22/01/2010 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American actor and dancer known for his stage work with choreographer Agnes de Mille and for playing Palmer Cortlandt on the soap opera All My Children. He died in Los Angeles, California. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Drama training | Studied drama at Los Angeles City College, where he was introduced to modern dance |
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| Honorary doctorate | Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa (fine arts) |
Personal Life
| Early life | His mother returned to England with his younger siblings when he was young, and he was largely raised by his father before pursuing acting and dance. |
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Relationships & More
| Professional partnerships | Worked closely with choreographer Agnes de Mille from 1944 to 1969 |
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Family
| Father | Raised him in Sacramento and later reclaimed custody |
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| Mother | Edith |
| Siblings | A younger brother and sister |
Career
| Stage debut | Bloomer Girl (1944) |
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| Television | Palmer Cortlandt on All My Children |
| Awards and nominations | Received a Theatre World Award and a Donaldson Award for Best Dancer, and was nominated for Daytime Emmy Awards |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born on a leap day, 29 February 1920. | |
| 2. He sang in several stage musicals, including originating roles in Billion Dollar Baby and Carousel. | |
| 3. He later worked as an acting and movement instructor at institutions including Juilliard and Yale University. |
