Mikhail Baryshnikov
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Summary
Mikhail Baryshnikov was born on January 27, 1948[1], in Riga[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], choreographer[4], dancer[5], ballet dancer[6], and ballet master[7]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,713 views/month, #3,907 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Lisa Rinehart[9]
- Child: Anna Baryshnikov[10], Shura Baryshnikov[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12], Latvia[13]
- Occupation: television actor[14], film actor[15], performing artist[16], screenwriter[17]
- Employer: Mariinsky Theatre[18], Bolshoi Theatre[19], The National Ballet of Canada[20], American Ballet Theatre[21], New York City Ballet[22], White Oak Dance Project[23], Baryshnikov Arts Center[24]
- Educated at: Riga Secondary School No. 22[25], Riga ballet school[26], Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[27]
- Award received: Emmy Award[28], Kennedy Center Honors[29], National Medal of Arts[30], Theatre World Special Award[31], Merited Artist of the RSFSR[32], Vilcek Prize[33], Praemium Imperiale[34], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[35], Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award[36], Great Immigrants Award[37], Order of the Three Stars[38]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[39], True Russia[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Commons category: Mikhail Baryshnikov[42]
- Family name: Baryshnikov[43]
- Given name: Mikhail[44]
- Significant event: nevozvrashchentsy[45]
- Depicted by: statue of Mikhail Baryshnikov[46]
- Described by source: Olomouc City Library regional database[47]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[48], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[50]
Why It Matters
Mikhail Baryshnikov has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 84 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Mikhail Baryshnikov born?
Mikhail Baryshnikov's place of birth was Riga[2].
Who was Mikhail Baryshnikov married to?
Mikhail Baryshnikov's spouses include Lisa Rinehart[9].
What did Mikhail Baryshnikov do for work?
Mikhail Baryshnikov worked as an actor[3], choreographer[4], dancer[5], ballet dancer[6], and ballet master[7].
Where did Mikhail Baryshnikov go to school?
Mikhail Baryshnikov was educated at Riga Secondary School No. 22[25], Riga ballet school[26], and Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[27].
What awards did Mikhail Baryshnikov receive?
Honors received include Emmy Award[28], Kennedy Center Honors[29], National Medal of Arts[30], and Theatre World Special Award[31].