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

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

Top Movie Credits

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