• Date of Birth: August 23, 1912
  • Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Gene Kelly Biography

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Replace this image with an actor photoGene Kelly mini-bio: Gene Kelly first gained famed on Broadway, starring in Rodgers and Hart's landmark musical "Pal Joey" in 1940 before heading to Hollywood and making his debut opposite Judy Garland in "For Me and My Gal" in 1942. He is best known for his musical roles, in trademark films like "Singin' in the Rain," "On the Town," and "An American in Paris," but he made impressive turns in a few "straight" roles, including one in 1960's "Inherit the Wind." He died of complications from multiple strokes on February 2, 1996, at the age of 83.

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Eye color: brown
Height: 5' 7"
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Notable feature(s): athletic dancing technique. Has a half-moon shaped scar on his left cheek caused by a bicycle accident he had as a young boy
Education: Peabody High School in Highland Park, PA.
Attended Penn State University before transferring to University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated. Graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in economics.
Family: Has 2 daughters, 1 son.
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  • yomule1
    I had the privilege of meeting Mr Kelly back in the early 70's.
    He was a kind and gracious man. A true gentle man. He even bought me a cup of coffee and let me sit and talk with him and his group. Super talented and Super kind.
    posted 128 days ago
  • Erinofbriarose
    What a beautiful man....a beautiful soul! I'll love him til' my dying day!
    posted 450 days ago
  • rejoicininthelord
    WOw! Gene Kelly is the bomb of musicals! Any movie w him in it is great! Especially the ones when he's singing w Judy Garland! Lol
    posted 712 days ago
  • lizzieford12
    Beautiful SMILE!!!! I love his movie Singin in the rain.
    posted 755 days ago
  • strawberrydaquiris
    I was first introduced to Gene Kelly through Inherit the Wind. He was phenomenal, and I have followed him ever since!
    posted 874 days ago
  • diana1107
    I absolutely adore Gene Kelly! Forget Brad Pitt or George Clooney, good looking they are...but no comparison to this BEAUTIFUL man! A mere tragedy he is no longer around. I would have loved to have lived back in his time. Musical's in my opinion just aren't the same anymore.
    posted 890 days ago
  • KingsofLeonBabe
    Wonderful singer,actor,dancer...wonderful everything.Gene Kelly was multi talented,he had such a great smile,and he was so gorgeous.He will be remembered.
    posted 986 days ago
  • a1000brokenhearts
    i'm so ashamed i just really recognized him. but you just have to love him. such a sexy guy. and i love his movies. you kinda forget that he's dead when you watch them.
    posted 1020 days ago
  • kellylover86
    Gene Kelly, undoubtedly, has to be the sexiest man who ever lived. I would give anything to see him ressurected. Great actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, and director. You will forever live in our memory Gene.
    posted 1029 days ago
  • debbiebish63
    yes i agree a legand & great looking!!!!
    posted 1029 days ago

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