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Acting
Cyd Charisse
Cyd Charisse is best known for Frasier, Murder, She Wrote, The Love Boat and Hawaii Five-O. Cyd Charisse was born on March 8, 1922. Cyd Charisse died on June 16, 2008 at the age of 86.
- Born
- March 8, 1922
- Place of birth
- Amarillo, Texas, USA
- Died
- June 16, 2008 (86 years old)
Biography
Cyd Charisse (born Tula Ellice Finklea; March 8, 1922 – June 17, 2008) was an American dancer and actress. After recovering from polio as a child and studying ballet, Charisse entered films in the 1940s. Her roles usually featured her abilities as a dancer, and she was paired with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly; her films include Singin' in the Rain (1952), The Band Wagon (1953), Brigadoon (1954), and Silk Stockings (1957). She stopped dancing in films in the late 1950s, but continued acting in film and television, and in 1992 made her Broadway debut.
Known for
Filmography
- 1997HARDtalk
- 1994Burke's LawAmanda Richardson
- 1993FrasierPolly (voice)
- 1984Murder, She WroteMyrna Montclair
- 1984Crazy like a FoxBarbara Carlisle
- 1984GlitterEthel Woodley
- 1978Fantasy IslandQueen Delphia
- 1977The Love BoatEve Mills
- 1976Donny & MarieSelf
- 1973The American Film Institute Salute to ...Self
- 1971Great PerformancesSelf
- 1971Film '72Self
- 1969Hawaii Five-OAlicia Warren
- 1969Medical Center
- 1964The Hollywood PalaceSelf - Dancer
- 1959StartimeSelf
- 1956The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowSelf
- 1955MGM ParadeSelf
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Cyd Charisse been in?
Cyd Charisse is best known for Frasier, Murder, She Wrote, The Love Boat and Hawaii Five-O.
When was Cyd Charisse born?
Cyd Charisse was born on March 8, 1922. (Amarillo, Texas, USA)
How old is Cyd Charisse?
Cyd Charisse died on June 16, 2008 at the age of 86.
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·