Frederick Ashton

Born: 1904-09-17

Birthplace: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Biography

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Sir Frederick William Mallandaine Ashton OM, CH, CBE  (17 September 1904 – 18 October 1988) was a leading international dancer and choreographer. He is most noted as the founder choreographer of The Royal Ballet in London, but also worked as a director and choreographer of opera, film and theatre revues.

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Known For

The Story of Three Loves
The Turning Point
The Tales of Hoffmann
The Sleeping Beauty
Tales of Beatrix Potter
Royal Opera House: The Sleeping Beauty
Royal Ballet & Opera 2025/26: Cinderella
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake
Sylvia (Royal Ballet)
The ROH Live: The Dream / Symphonic Variations / Marguerite and Armand

Top Movie Credits

The Turning Point Choreographer
The Sleeping Beauty Choreographer