| Gene Kelly Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7½ in |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 23, 1912 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Date of Death | February 2, 1996 |
Gene Kelly was an American actor, filmmaker, dancer, singer, choreographer, and comedian whose most memorable film credits include Singin’ in the Rain (1952), An American in Paris (1951), Anchors Aweigh (1945), Inherit the Wind (1960), etc.
Born Name
Eugene Curran Kelly
Nick Name
Gene Kelly
Age
Gene was born on August 23, 1912.
Died
He passed away on February 2, 1996, in California at the old age of 83 years following a series of strokes.
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor, Singer, Dancer, Filmmaker, Choreographer, Comedian
Net Worth
Gene’s net worth was $10 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7½ in or 171.5 cm
Weight
72 kg or 159 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Gene had dated –
- Doris Lilly
- Joan Kelly
- Barbara Stanwyck
- Gloria Vanderbilt
- Betsy Blair (1940-1957) – Actress Betsy Blair was his first wife, whom he married on September 22, 1941. The couple welcomed a daughter named Kerry Kelly (b. 1942) together before getting divorced on April 3, 1957.
- Martha Hyer
- Barbara Nichols (1958)
- Jeanne Coyne (1960-1973) – The Cover Girl (1944) actor was married to Jeanne Coyne from August 6, 1960, until Coyne’s death on May 10, 1973. The couple shared 2 children together named Bridget Kelly (b. 1964) and Timothy Kelly (b. 1962).
- Patricia Ward (1990-1996) – He married Patricia Ward, who was 47 years younger to him, on July 20, 1990. The couple were together until his death in 1996.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He had Irish (75%) and German (25%) ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Energetic dancing style
- Scar on the left side of his face
- Chin dimple
Gene Kelly Facts
- In 1997, he was included in the list of ‘Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time’ at #26 by Empire Magazine.
- Gene was a role model to stars like Jackie Chan, Heath Ledger, David Carradine, etc.
- He was included in the long list of movie stars mentioned in Madonna‘s popular song, Vogue.
Featured Image by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Wikimedia / Public Domain
According to a data area. He was 73 kg (161 pounds) and his eye color was light brown. And hair color was dark brown.
I meant his hair color was dark brown but it appeared light brown. And his eye color was dark brown but it appeared light brown. His hair color possibly turned salt and pepper as he got to be a bit older.
He weighed at least 70-71 kg at the most. At the least he had to be 65-70 kg.
Not a notable comedian
Gene Kelly was 5’8″ some sources say 5’7″. His peak height was 5’9″. He was shorter than Fred Astaire and Danny Kaye. Fred Astaire was 5’9″ his peak height was more or less 5’10” and Danny Kaye was 5’11”. Gene Kelly was about the same height as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. Gene Kelly married Betsy Blair and she described him as 5’9″ in her book: ‘Memory of all that’
His peak height was 5’9″
His real height was 5’8″
He dropped down to 5’7″