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Moira Shearer

Acting

Born January 17, 1926 · Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK

Died January 31, 2006

Also known as Moira Shearer King

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Biography

Moira Shearer, Lady Kennedy (January 17, 1926 – January 31, 2006), was an internationally famous Scottish ballet dancer and actress. She is best known for her debut acting role in the 1948 film The Red Shoes, which first garnered her international attention.

Filmography7 titles

The Red Shoes

1948as Victoria Page

Peeping Tom

1960as Vivian

The Tales of Hoffmann

1951as Stella / Olympia

That's Dancing!

1985as From 'The Red Shoes' (archive footage)

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948as Self

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

2010as Self – Interviewee

Black Tights

1961as Roxane