Kelly was born on August 23, 1912, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, as the third child of his parents, Harriet Curran and James Kelly.
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Harriet Curran
Gene’s mother, Harriet, had German roots. She was married to James Kelly, but not much information is available about her.
James Kelly
Gene’s go father, James Kelly, waa a phonograph salesman.
He was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, to an Irish Canadian family.
Who Was Gene Kelly?
Gene Kelly was an American actor born on August 23, 1912, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Gene doubled as a dancer, singer, filmmaker, and choreographer, while he was alive.
He was known to exhibit so much energy whenever he performed on stage.
Gene possessed good looks, and played many likable characters on screen.
Gene passed away on February 2, 1996, in Beverly Hills, California. He was aged 83.
Gene is well known for the movies An American in Paris (1951), Singin’ in the Rain (1952), Cover Girl (1944) and Anchors Aweigh (1945).
The Oscar award-winning actor also starred in the movies On the Town (1949), Brigadoon (1954) and It’s Always Fair Weather (1955).
He made his directorial debut with the film Invitation to the Dance (1956).
He was married to Patricia Ward ntil his death.
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