Anna Pavlova
Born: 1881-02-12 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire
Died: 1931-01-23
Known For: Acting
Biography
Anna Pavlovna Pavlova (born Anna Matveyevna Pavlova; 12 February [O.S. 31 January] 1881 – 23 January 1931) was a Russian prima ballerina of the late 19th and the early 20th centuries. She was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev. Pavlova is most recognized for her creation of the role of The Dying Swan and, with her own company, became the first ballerina to tour around the world, including performances in South America, India and Australia.
Filmography
2009
- For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes as Self - Dancer: Ballets Russes (archive footage)
1985
1967
- Omnibus as Self
1935
- The Immortal Swan as (archive footage)
1925
- The Dying Swan as The Swan
1924
- Anna Pavlova as Self
1916
- The Dumb Girl of Portici as Fenella