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Melissa Hayden(1921-2006)

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Melissa Hayden was born on 25 April 1921 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was an actress, known for Limelight (1952), The Nutcracker (1964) and Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951). She was married to Donald Hugh Coleman. She died on 9 August 2006 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
BornApril 25, 1921
DiedAugust 9, 2006(85)
BornApril 25, 1921
DiedAugust 9, 2006(85)
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Known for

Charles Chaplin and Claire Bloom in Limelight (1952)
Limelight
8.0
  • Dancer - Columbine
  • 1952
The Nutcracker (1964)
The Nutcracker
7.6
TV Movie
  • Zuckerfee
  • Sugar Plum Fairy
  • 1964
Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
Hallmark Hall of Fame
8.1
TV Series
  • Dancer
Omnibus (1952)
Omnibus
8.2
TV Series
  • (segment "The Five Gifts of Life")

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  • The Nutcracker (1964)
    The Nutcracker
    7.6
    TV Movie
    • Zuckerfee
    • Sugar Plum Fairy
    • 1964
  • Festival (1960)
    Festival
    5.8
    TV Series
    • 1962
  • William Shatner in The Robert Herridge Theater (1960)
    The Robert Herridge Theater
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Frankie
    • 1960
  • Gilles Lamontagne in Scope (1949)
    Scope
    TV Series
    • principal Columbine (segment 'Pierrot, the Wanderer')
    • 1955
  • Omnibus (1952)
    Omnibus
    8.2
    TV Series
    • (segment "The Five Gifts of Life")
    • 1953
  • Charles Chaplin and Claire Bloom in Limelight (1952)
    Limelight
    8.0
    • Dancer - Columbine
    • 1952
  • Hallmark Hall of Fame
    TV Series
    • Dancer
    • 1951
  • Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
    Hallmark Hall of Fame
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Dancer
    • 1951

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  • Charles Chaplin and Claire Bloom in Limelight (1952)
    Limelight
    8.0
    • choreographer
    • 1952

Personal details

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  • Born
    • April 25, 1921
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Died
    • August 9, 2006
    • Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA(pancreatic cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Donald Hugh Coleman1954 - August 9, 2006 (her death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    She performed in the ballet, "Agon," in the New York City Ballet company production at the City Center in New York City with Diana Adams; Barbara Walczak; Barbara Millberg; Todd Bolender; Roy Tobias; Jonathan Watts; Arthur Mitchell; Roberta Lubell; Francis Russell; Dido Sayers and Ruth Sobotka in the cast. Igor Stravinsky was composer. George Balanchine was choreographer. Nananna Porcher was lighting designer. Lincoln Kirstein was producer.

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    Ballerina with the New York City Ballet (1949-1973).

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  • When did Melissa Hayden die?
    August 9, 2006
  • How did Melissa Hayden die?
    Pancreatic cancer
  • How old was Melissa Hayden when she died?
    85 years old
  • Where did Melissa Hayden die?
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
  • When was Melissa Hayden born?
    April 25, 1921

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