Mikhail Baryshnikov’s Kids: Meet Legendary Dancer ‘SATC’ Star’s 4 Children
hollywoodlife.comNow only is Mikhail Baryshnikov one of the leading dancers of the 20th century, he is also a celebrated actor!
Born in Riga, Latvia, on January 27, 1948, Mikhail began dazzling audiences with his ballet artistry throughout his teens. Despite his fame in Soviet Russia, Mikhail decided to defect to Canada in 1974 to explore other dance companies, eventually landing in the United States with the American Ballet Company, where he became the artistic director in 1980.
In the decades following, he became a leader in organizing dance troupes and companies throughout the world. In 2000, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts.
After Mikhail began to direct dance more than perform it, he turned his eye toward Tinseltown and began his acting career. His first foray into Hollywood was quite the success!
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