Maria Tallchief

Maria Tallchief

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

24/01/1925

Day of Death

11/04/2013
(88) years old

Place of Birth

Fairfax - Oklahoma - USA

Biography

Maria Tallchief, born Elizabeth Marie Tall Chief, was an American ballerina. She was considered America's first major prima ballerina. She was the first Native American to hold the rank, and is said to have revolutionized ballet. Almost from birth, Tallchief was involved in dance, starting formal l... Read More

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