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Misty Copeland
Born
Sep 10, 1982
Age 43
Place of Birth
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Career Highlights
12
Movies
12
TV Shows
Also Known As
Misty Danielle Copeland
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Misty Copeland
Acting
Biography
Misty Danielle Copeland (born September 10, 1982) is an American ballet dancer for the prestigious American Ballet Theatre (ABT). In 2015, Copeland became the first African-American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in ABT's 75-year history.
Movies
12
TV Shows
12
Thriller 40
as
Self
2023
Black Barbie
as
Self
2023
Power of Women: The Changemakers
as
Self
2022
Twyla Moves
as
Self
2021
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
as
Self
2020
Pop Up Santa Holiday Special
as
Herself
2018
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
as
Ballerina Princess
2018
Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet
as
Juliet
2017
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
as
Self
2016
Misty Copeland
as
Misty
2015
A Ballerina's Tale
as
Herself
2015
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
as
Self
2010
