Alvin Ailey
| First Name | Alvin |
| Last Name | Ailey |
| Full Name at Birth | Alvin Ailey, Jr. |
| Age | 58 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | January 5, 1931 |
| Birthplace | Rogers, TX |
| Date of Death | December 1, 1989 |
| Location of Death | New York, NY |
| Cause of Death | dyscrasia (a blood disorder |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| University | University of California, CASan Francisco State College, CAUCLA, CABerkeley, CA |
| Occupation Category | Dancer |
| Claim to Fame | Alvin Ailey (1931-1989) founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and won international fame as both a dancer and choreographer. |
Alvin Ailey, Jr. (January 5, 1931 – December 1, 1989) was an American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York. Ailey is credited with popularizing modern dance and revolutionizing African-American participation in 20th century concert dance. His company gained the nickname "Cultural Ambassador to the World" because of its extensive international touring. Ailey's choreographic masterpiece Revelations is believed to be the best-known and most often seen modern dance performance.
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Filmography
Selected Alvin Ailey film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
Other Crew Credits
1990
A Tribute to Alvin Ailey
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1973
The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People
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1973
American Ballet Theatre: A Close-Up in Time
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