Cyd Charisse

Tony Martin dies at 98; singer-actor in Hollywood musicals

2012-07-30 11:35:00

Tony Martin, one of the last of the big-name singer-actors from the golden age of Hollywood musicals, has died. He was 98. Martin, who toured for years with his wife, dancer-actress Cyd Charisse, died of natural causes Friday at his home in Los Angeles,...

A celebration of dance in film at TCM Classic Film Festival

2011-05-02 16:33:23

'Dancing With the Stars' recap: Instant dance - just add music

2011-05-10 04:35:51

James Mitchell dies at 89; actor, dancer was 'All My Children' staple

2010-01-25 00:00:00

James Mitchell, a stage and film actor and dancer who became a soap opera staple in his role as Palmer Cortlandt on the long-running ABC show "All My Children," has died. He was 89. Mitchell died Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of...

Actors, actresses and entertainers

2008-12-28 00:00:00

Actors, actresses and entertainers Maila Nurmi, 85; actress created the character Vampira as hostess of late-night TV horror show (Jan. 10) Jack Eagle, 81; a comedian and actor who played Brother Dominic in a Xerox ad during the 1977 Super Bowl (Jan....

Ricardo Montalban dies at 88; 'Fantasy Island' actor

2009-01-15 00:00:00

Ricardo Montalban, the suave leading man who was one of the first Mexican-born actors to make it big in Hollywood and who was best known for his role as Mr. Roarke on TV's "Fantasy Island," has died. He was 88. Montalban died Wednesday morning at his Los...

Fond farewell

2008-12-28 00:00:00

This year saw showbiz lose Sydney Pollack, Paul Newman, Bettie Page, Cyd Charisse, Charlton Heston, Suzanne Pleshette, Harvey Korman, Van Johnson, Heath Ledger and the Bernies -- Brillstein and Mac -- among others. Cartoonists could be forgiven for waxing...

'Chorus Line' revival mirrors 1975 original

2008-05-24 00:00:00

OH, THOSE mirrored panels. When they turn to reflect a stage full of lithe dancers in leotards and muscle shirts, you can't fight the thrill. Cue the straw hats, tight glutes and heartbreak: "A Chorus Line" has arrived at the Ahmanson Theatre, a...

Cyd Charisse, 86; dancer starred in movie musicals with Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire

2008-06-18 00:00:00

Cyd Charisse, who brought sizzle and sophistication to dance in such classic movie musicals as "Singin' in the Rain" and "Silk Stockings," died Tuesday. She was 86. Charisse died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering an apparent...

Hollywood A-Z: Cyd Charisse

2008-06-17 14:31:27

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Paris, with popcorn

2005-01-30 00:00:00

Nobody writes songs about January in Paris. It's cold and bleak, and the impenetrable rain clouds make 8 a.m. as dark as midnight. It's perfect weather for going to the movies, which is what I do. But I also go to the movies in Paris in April, May and...

‘Dancing With the Stars’: ‘Gangnam Style’ goofiness, ‘Cinderella’ charm

2012-10-23 21:41:07

With his powerful voice and beguiling style, Martin was one of the last of the big-name singer-actors from the golden age of Hollywood musicals.

2012-08-11 10:46:49

Cyd Charisse was Ninotchka in 1957's "Silk Stockings."

2012-07-30 11:43:00

"Dancing With the Stars": Carrie Ann Inaba was a Fly Girl on "In Living Color," appeared in the "Austin Powers" films and has choreographed for several TV shows including "American Idol" and the "Miss America Pageant.

2010-05-23 23:11:25