Michael Flatley

American step dancer
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Michael Flatley

Summary

Michael Flatley is a human[1]. He was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on July 16, 1958[3]. He worked as a dancer[4], choreographer[5], actor[6], film director[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,985 views/month, #3,827 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chicago[2], Michael Flatley…
  • Michael Flatley was born on July 16, 1958[3].
  • Michael Flatley was married to Niamh O'Brien[10].
  • Michael Flatley held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Michael Flatley's native language[12].
  • Michael Flatley's professions included dancer[4].
  • Michael Flatley's professions included choreographer[5].
  • Michael Flatley worked as an actor[6].
  • Michael Flatley's professions included film director[7].
  • Michael Flatley's professions included film actor[8].
  • Michael Flatley's education included a stint at Brother Rice High School[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Flatley is Riverdance[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Flatley is Lord of the Dance[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Flatley is Feet of Flames[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Flatley is Celtic Tiger Live[17].
  • Michael Flatley received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor[18].
  • Michael Flatley is recorded as male[19].
  • Michael Flatley's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Michael Flatley's Commons category is recorded as Michael Flatley[21].
  • Michael Flatley's residence is recorded as Cork[22].
  • Michael Flatley's family name is recorded as Flatley[23].
  • Michael Flatley's given name is recorded as Michael[24].
  • Michael Flatley's official website is recorded as http://www.michaelflatley.com/[25].
  • Michael Flatley's official website is recorded as https://irisharoundtheworld.com/michael-flatleys-greatest-moments/[26].
  • Michael Flatley's instrument is recorded as flute[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Flatley was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on July 16, 1958[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Michael Flatley's education included a stint at Brother Rice High School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include dancer[4], choreographer[5], actor[6], film director[7], and film actor[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Riverdance[14], a theatrical production[28]; Lord of the Dance[15], a dramatico-musical work[29]; Feet of Flames[16], a theatrical production[30]; and Celtic Tiger Live[17], a concert tour[31].

Recognition

Michael Flatley received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor[18].

Personal Life

Among Michael Flatley's spouses was Niamh O'Brien[10].

Why It Matters

Michael Flatley ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,985 views/month, #3,827 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Works attributed to him include Feet of Flames[34], a theatrical production[35].

FAQs

Where was Michael Flatley born?

Michael Flatley's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Who was Michael Flatley married to?

Michael Flatley's spouses include Niamh O'Brien[10].

What did Michael Flatley do for work?

Michael Flatley worked as dancer[4], choreographer[5], actor[6], film director[7], and film actor[8].

Where did Michael Flatley go to school?

Michael Flatley was educated at Brother Rice High School[13].

What awards did Michael Flatley receive?

Honors received include Ellis Island Medal of Honor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation dancer, choreographer, actor +2
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
  2. 4d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image Michael Flatley's feet.jpg
    Educated at
    Given name Michael
    Place of birth Chicago
    + 29 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Michael Flatley's feet.jpg"
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