Misty Copeland

Acting

Misty Copeland

Born 1982-09-10 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Misty Danielle Copeland (born September 10, 1982) is an American ballet dancer for the prestigious American Ballet Theatre (ABT). In 2015, Copeland became the first African-American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in ABT's 75-year history.

Acting credits

Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special poster
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Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there's only one person who can save the day: Santa's great friend Mariah Carey. The Queen of Christmas creates a fabulous and star-studded spectacular to make the whole world merry!

Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special

2020

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms poster
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When Clara’s mother leaves her a mysterious gift, she embarks on a journey to four secret realms—where she discovers her greatest strength could change the world.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

2018

Black Barbie poster
6.3

Discover the untold story of the first Black Barbie and the pivotal role three trailblazing women at Mattel had in creating a doll who looked like them.

Black Barbie

2023

Thriller 40 poster
8.7

Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.

Thriller 40

2023

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall poster
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Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson's early rise to fame.

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

2016

Power of Women: The Changemakers poster
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Presents a intimate group of philanthropic women honored by Lifetime and Variety as some of the most powerful women working in media and entertainment.

Power of Women: The Changemakers

2022

Twyla Moves poster
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Interwoven with her storied career and prolific works, Twyla Moves sees legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp navigate her latest creative challenge: making a dance for a world plagued by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Twyla Moves

2021

A Ballerina's Tale poster
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A feature documentary on African American ballerina Misty Copeland that examines her prodigious rise, her potentially career ending injury alongside themes of race and body image in the elite ballet world.

A Ballerina's Tale

2015

Misty Copeland poster
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Misty Copeland was promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre in 2015, becoming the first Black American ballerina to do so in the elite classical company's 75-year history. Misty sheds light on beating all odds through a difficult upbringing and learning ballet at 13 years old. She also expresses the importance of giving back to the communities she hopes to inspire. Friends and colleagues also share their admiration for the prominent dancer and advocate.

Misty Copeland

2015

Pop Up Santa Holiday Special poster
2.0

Freeform has teamed up with sponsors to celebrate the spirit of the season through heartwarming moments including a home giveaway, a surprise baby shower at a military base, a family reunion of epic proportions, a celebration for two very special children at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and more..

Pop Up Santa Holiday Special

2018

Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York poster
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Prince at his best, performing all his mega hits, to a booked out Madison Square Garden in New York, on the 29th December 2010.

Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York

2010

Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet poster
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Performance of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan.

Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet

2017