Moira Shearer

Born: 1926-01-17

Birthplace: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK

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.

Known For

Peeping Tom
The Red Shoes
The Tales of Hoffmann
That's Dancing!
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
The Story of Three Loves
Black Tights
The Man Who Loved Redheads
A Simple Man

Top Movie Credits

The Red Shoes Victoria Page
The Tales of Hoffmann Stella / Olympia
That's Dancing! From 'The Red Shoes' (archive footage)
The Man Who Loved Redheads Sylvia / Daphne / Olga / Colette