2. Life
•Born, Eugene Kelly, on August 23,
1912 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
•He was enrolled, by his mother, in
dance classes by the age of 8 years
old.
•He died on February 2, 1996, in
his sleep after suffering a stroke.
3. Singin’ In The Rain
•Most well known role and
performance as Don Lockwood.
•Co-Director and Choreographer
I didn’t want to move or act like a rich man. I wanted to dance
in a pair of jeans. I wanted to dance like the man in the streets.
–Gene Kelly
4. Singin’ In The Rain
•Most well known role and
performance as Don Lockwood.
•Co-Director and Choreographer
I didn’t want to move or act like a rich man. I wanted to dance
in a pair of jeans. I wanted to dance like the man in the streets.
–Gene Kelly
11. Influence on Motion Picture Musicals
"Kelly revived the movie
musical and redefined
dance on screen...
Kelly fought to expand the concept
and reach of motion picture
musicals,"
-PBS, Anatomy of a Dancer
12. He was one of the best choreographers because he
understood and had a real passion for dance.
