Robert Helpmann

(1909-1986)

Australian actor

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Sir Robert Murray Helpmann, CBE (né Helpman, 9 April 1909 – 28 September 1986) was an Australian ballet dancer, actor, director and choreographer. After early work in Australia he moved to Britain in 1932, where he joined the Vic-Wells Ballet under its creator, Ninette de Valois. He became one of the company's leading men, partnering Alicia Markova and later Margot Fonteyn. When Frederick Ashton, the company's chief choreographer, was called up for military service in the Second World War Helpmann took over from him while continuing as a principal dancer.

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Born	Robert Murray Helpman 9 April 1909 Mount Gambier, South Australia
Died	28 September 1986 (aged 77) Sydney, Australia
Zodiac	Aries
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Max Helpmann · Brother · 1914-1987 · Australian actor edit info

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Sheila Helpmann · Sister · 1916-1994 · American actress edit info

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Angus McBean · Friend · 1904-1990 · British photographer edit info

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Frederick Ashton · Friend · 1904-1988 · British dancer and choreographer edit info

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Alexis Rassine · Friend · 1919-1992 · Lithuanian ballet dancer edit info

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