Anna Pavlova
Actor
- Born
- February 12, 1881 · Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire
- Died
- January 23, 1931 (age 49)
Anna Pavlovna Pavlova (born Anna Matveyevna Pavlova; 12 February [O.S. 31 January] 1881 – 23 January 1931) was a Russian prima ballerina of the late 19th and the early 20th centuries. She was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev. Pavlova is most recognized for her creation of the role of The Dying Swan and, with her own company, became the first ballerina to tour around the world, including performances in South America, India and Australia.
Known for
Acting6
- 2009For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes as Self - Dancer: Ballets Russes (archive footage)
- 1985That's Dancing!
- 1935The Immortal Swan as (archive footage)
- 1925The Dying Swan as The Swan
- 1924Anna Pavlova as Self
- 1916The Dumb Girl of Portici as Fenella