Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly
1912 - 1996
Gene Kelly  American Actor
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Gene Kelly dating history

Relationships

Gene Kelly was previously married to Patricia Ward (1990 - 1996), Jeanne Coyne (1960 - 1973) and Betsy Blair (1941 - 1957).

Gene Kelly was in relationships with Barbara Nichols (1958), Martha Hyer (1954 - 1958), Doris Lilly, Joan Kelly, Barbara Stanwyck and Gloria Vanderbilt.

About

American Actor Gene Kelly was born Eugene Curran Kelly on 23rd August, 1912 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA and passed away on 2nd Feb 1996 Beverly Hills, California, USA aged 83. He is most remembered for For Me and My Gal. His zodiac sign is Leo.

Gene Kelly was in 18 on-screen matchups, including Debbie Reynolds in Singin' in the Rain (1952), Barbara Laage in The Happy Road (1957), Cyd Charisse in It's Always Fair Weather (1955), Deanna Durbin in Christmas Holiday (1944) and Esther Williams in Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949).

Gene Kelly is a member of the following lists: Academy Honorary Award recipients, Emmy Award winners and American film actors.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married3 17 years, 3 months 12 years, 10 months 7 years, 1 month
Dating6 4 years 8 months, 3 days -
Total9 17 years, 3 months 4 years, 9 months 4 years

Details

First Name Eugene
Middle Name Curran
Last Name Kelly
Full Name at Birth Eugene Curran Kelly
Birthday 23rd August, 1912
Birthplace Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 2nd February, 1996
Place of Death Beverly Hills, California, USA
Cause of Death Stroke
Buried Cremated
Height 5' 8" (173 cm)
Build Average
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Grey
Distinctive Feature Known for his Innovative, Athletic style of Dancing., Scar on The Left Side of His Face
Zodiac Sign Leo
Sexuality Straight
Religion Agnostic
Ethnicity White
Nationality American
High School Peabody High School
University University of Pittsburgh
Occupation Text Actor, Singer, Miscellaneous Crew
Occupation Actor
Claim to Fame For Me and My Gal
Music Genre Vocal
Year(s) Active 1938–1994, 1938–1996
Music Style Show Tunes
Instrument Vocals
Father James Patrick Joseph Kelly (Al Jolson's road manager in the 1920s)
Mother Harriet Curran
Brother James Kelly, Fred Kelly
Sister Harriet Joan Kelly, Louise Kelly Bailey
Family Member Kerry Kelly (Daughter), Bridget Kelly (Daughter), Tim Kelly (Son)
Friend Ben Blue, Fred Astaire, Stanley Donen, David O. Selznick, Ronald Reagan, Rags Ragland, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Errol Flynn, Rita Hayworth, Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Lena Horne
Associated People Fred Astaire, Donald O'Connor

Eugene Curran Kelly (August 23, 1912 – February 2, 1996) was an American dancer, actor, singer, director and choreographer. He was known for his energetic and athletic dancing style and sought to create a new form of American dance accessible to the general public, which he called "dance for the common man". He starred in, choreographed, and, with Stanley Donen, co-directed some of the most well-regarded musical films of the 1940s and 1950s.

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Partner Comparison

NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Gene Kelly83 LeoActor
American
Patricia Ward-
American
Jeanne Coyne50 PiscesChoreographer
American
Barbara Nichols46 CapricornActress
American
Martha Hyer89 LeoActress
American
Betsy Blair85 SagittariusActress
American
Doris Lilly69 CapricornJournalist
American
Joan Kelly-
Barbara Stanwyck82 CancerActress
American
Gloria Vanderbilt95 PiscesDesigner
American

Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
BridgetFemaleJeanne Coyne
KerryFemale16th October, 194283 years oldBetsy Blair
TimothyMale3rd March, 196264 years oldJeanne Coyne

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MC0909MC0909Oct 10, 2025

Wow

eagle39Dec 31, 2019

shared a link: https://www.triviatribute.com/genekelly.html

mrbubiAug 4, 2012

he's an authentic icon, happy Anniversary, Gene!

JBellaJBellaAug 22, 2011

They don't make them like you anymore :))

Crash64Crash64Jul 17, 2011

Everyone makes glowing comments but don't read the info posted. I think it is disrespectful to post incomplete or wrong information!

Deb GniewekFeb 26, 2010

He was the best!

beccatheninjaJan 10, 2010

Gene Kelly was never in The Fugitive. at least not this gene kelly.

jade sylowDec 10, 2008

i love this page!

Peanut1987Peanut1987Sep 29, 2008

I love this man...one of the reasons I love dancing...

JennyAug 18, 2008

Gene Kelly was one of the finest actors in hollywood. He is best known for his role in singing in the rain. He is definatley one of Hollywoods best triple threat. He will live on forever. Congradulations Gene to brilliant years and more in Hollywood.

i love shiaMay 28, 2008

i am related to gene kelly imm not lying my grandma has his academy award

louiseApr 19, 2008

Gene kelly is one of my classic dancers, he was so wonderful..love him so much!!!


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