Acting
Tamara Toumanova
Born — Died
1919-03-02 — 1996-05-29
Place of birth
Tyumen, Russia
Known for
Acting
Credits
9 titles
From Wikipedia Tamara Toumanova (March 2, 1919 – May 29, 1996) was a prominent Georgian American prima ballerina and actress. A child of exiles in Paris after the Russian Revolution of 1917, she made her debut at the age of 10 at the children's ballet of the Paris Opera. She became known internationally as one of the Baby Ballerinas of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, after being discovered by her fellow émigré, ballet master and choreographer George Balanchine. She was featured in numerous ballets in Europe. Balanchine also featured her in his productions at Ballet Theatre, New York, making her the star of his performances in the United States. While most of Toumanova's career was dedicat…
Known for
6.6During the Cold War, an American scientist appears to defect to East Germany as part of a cloak and dagger mission to find the formula for a resin solution—but the plan goes awry when his fiancee, unaware of his motivation, follows him across the border.
Torn Curtain
1966
6.8When a bored Sherlock eagerly takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon following an attempt on her life, the search for her missing husband leads to Loch Ness and the legendary monster.
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970
6.7Biographic movie about the American composer Sigmund Romberg.
Deep in My Heart
1954
6.8A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from its origins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, up to the break dance and music videos from the 80s.
That's Dancing!
1985
5.9A heroic guerilla group fights back against impossible odds during the 1941 Nazi invasion of Russia.
Days of Glory
1944
6.0Three completely different stories are told through dance.
Invitation to the Dance
1956
Film credits
1950s · 4 titles
6.7Biographic movie about the American composer Sigmund Romberg.
Deep in My Heart
1954
6.0Three completely different stories are told through dance.
Invitation to the Dance
1956
6.7Exclusive footage captures the wedding of American screen star Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco.
The Wedding in Monaco
1956
9.5The life story of legendary impresario Sol Hurok. A lover of the arts, young immigrant Hurok despairs when he realizes he has no musical or artistic talents. Thus it is that, despite great personal and financial sacrifice, Hurok devotes his life to discovering and nurturing other performers and bringing them to Broadway.
Tonight We Sing
1953
