Mikhail Baryshnikov

Biography

Mikhail Baryshnikov is a Latvian and American dancer, choreographer, and actor born on January 27, 1948. A prominent male classical ballet dancer of the 1970s and 1980s, he later became a noted dance director after dancing with the American Ballet Theatre. He has spearheaded many artistic projects, promoting modern dance, and is known for his success as a dramatic actor on stage, cinema, and television.