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The nickname "Sid" was given to her from a younger brother who couldn't pronounce "sister." She later changed it to the less masculine spelling Cyd at the suggestion of her agent.
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What did cyd charisse have to learn how to do for her famous dance sequence in the movie version of singin' in the rain?
Cyd Charisse was taught how to smoke in order to seem more "vampy" for her dance number.
What are the release dates for Startime - 1959 I Meet Cyd Charisse 1-13?
Startime - 1959 I Meet Cyd Charisse 1-13 was released on: USA: 29 December 1959
From where did Cyd Charise get the name Cyd?
She got the nickname "Sid" from a younger brother who couldn't pronounce "sister" and later changed it to the more exotic Cyd at the suggestion of her agent.
Why did Rita Hayworth make only two movies with Fred Astaire when they danced so well together?
Fred never wanted to be pegged down with just one partner. He liked to change it up. That is also why he stopped doing movies with Giner Rogers. Thus, he danced with many women, including Judy Garland and Cyd Charisse.
Famous dancers of the 1950s and 1960's?
In the 70's John Travolta was a very popular dancer. Marge and Gower Champion, Fred Astair and Ginger Rodgers, Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, George Raft (Latin American), Cyd Charisse, Ann Miller (hoofer), James Cagney (hoofer), Vera-Ellen, Sammy Davis junior (hoofer), In Ballet:- Robert Helpman, Anna Pavlova, Vaslav Nijinsky, Svetlana Bariosova, Dame Margot Fonteyn, Ninette de Valois (renowned choreographer).
What is the birth name of Cyd Charisse?
Cyd Charisse's birth name is Finklea, Tula Ellice.
When was Cyd Charisse born?
Cyd Charisse was born on March 8, 1922.
What is Cyd Charisse's birthday?
Cyd Charisse was born on March 8, 1922.
When did Cyd Charisse die?
Cyd Charisse died on June 17, 2008 at the age of 86.
How old was Cyd Charisse at death?
Cyd Charisse died on June 17, 2008 at the age of 86.
Is Cyd Charisse Jewish?
no
Did Cyd Charisse go to school?
Cyd Charisse went to Ballet Russe at age 13 which is a famous ballet school.
How old is Cyd Charisse?
Cyd Charisse was born on March 8, 1922 and died on June 17, 2008. Cyd Charisse would have been 86 years old at the time of death or 93 years old today.
How tall is Cyd Charisse?
Cyd Charisse is 5' 7 1/2".
Is Cyd Charisse Greek?
No she was not. Her 1st husband, my grandfather, Nico Charisse was full Greek.
What did cyd charisse have to learn how to do for her famous dance sequence in the movie version of singin' in the rain?
Cyd Charisse was taught how to smoke in order to seem more "vampy" for her dance number.
What are the release dates for Startime - 1959 I Meet Cyd Charisse 1-13?
Startime - 1959 I Meet Cyd Charisse 1-13 was released on: USA: 29 December 1959
