Anna Pavlova

Anna Pavlovna Pavlova (born Anna Matveyevna Pavlova; 12 February [O.S. 31 January] 1881 – 23 January 1931) was a Russian prima ballerina of the late 19th and the early 20th centuries. She was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev. Pavlova is most recognized for her creation of the role of The Dying Swan and, with her own company, became the first ballerina to tour around the world, including performances in South America, India and Australia.

Born:

Feb 12, 1881 In Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire

Movie/TV Credits:

11

First Appeared:

In the movie The Dumb Girl of Portici 1916-01-30

Latest Project:

Movie For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes 2009-12-12