Miriam Nelson (born Miriam Lois Frankel;[1] September 21, 1919 – August 12, 2018) was an American choreographer, dancer, and actress. She choreographed many of Hollywood's Golden Age dance routines.
Miriam Nelson | |
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Born | Miriam Lois Frankel September 21, 1919 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | August 12, 2018 | (aged 98)
Occupation(s) | Choreographer, dancer, actress |
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Nelson first performed at Casa Manana in New York, where she danced with Van Johnson in the nightclub's revue. She debuted on Broadway in Sing Out the News (1938).[1]
Nelson was a contract performer with Paramount. She debuted on Broadway in 1938, and can be seen in 1944's classic film-noir Double Indemnity, and 1961's Breakfast at Tiffany's, at Holly Golightly's party. She worked with stars like Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Doris Day, Ingrid Bergman, Fred Astaire and Bette Davis.[2] [3]
Nelson was married to actor Gene Nelson from 1941 to 1956. In 2009, she published a biography, My Life Dancing with the Stars. She died on August 12, 2018, at the age of 98.[4]