Cyd Charisse (born Tula Ellice Finklea; March 8, 1922 – June 17, 2008[1]) was an American dancer and actress. In 1948, Charisse married singer Tony Martin, and remained married until her death in 2008. Martin remarried, to actress and dancer Cyd Charisse in 1948. She died the following day at age 86. She went to Europe to make Five Golden Hours (1961) and Two Weeks in Another Town. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Thanks for your help! We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. He adopted Charisse's son Nicholas from her first marriage. Martin married Cyd Charisse on 15 May 1948 and their son was born on 28 August 1950; he was a strict father to Tony Jr. and to Nicky, Cyd's son born in 1942 from a former marriage. The outbreak of World War II led to the breakup of the ballet company, and when Charisse returned to Los Angeles, David Lichine offered her a dancing role in Gregory Ratoff's Something to Shout About (1943) at Columbia. She had two sons: Nicholas Charisse (1942) and Tony Martin Jr. (1950). She was borrowed by Warners for In Our Time (1944), playing a ballerina. Charisse was second billed in The Unfinished Dance (1947) with Margaret O'Brien but the film was a box office flop. [7], During a European tour, she met up again with Nico Charisse, a young dancer she had studied with for a time in Los Angeles. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. But it's like comparing apples and oranges. H. Mark Glancy, 'MGM Film Grosses, 1924–28: The Eddie Mannix Ledger', "Fred Allen tribute episode, part 3/4" – March 18, 1956 broadcast of "What's My Line? She was featured in the 2001 Guinness Book of World Records under "Most Valuable Legs", because a $5 million insurance policy was reportedly issued on her legs in 1952. × Cyd Charisse was one of the best dancers of Hollywood's golden age. She had a supporting role in Something's Got to Give (1962), the last, unfinished film of Marilyn Monroe. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Sorry! Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. In 1948 Martin married actress and dancer Cyd Charisse. Non-Cemetery Burial, Specifically: Cremated. Make sure that the file is a photo. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Nico Charisse (1939-1947) – She married Nico Charisse in 1939 and they were blessed with a son named Nico “Nicky” Charisse. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Try again. [5], She was a sickly girl who started dancing lessons at six to build up her strength after a bout of polio. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. She made her Broadway debut in 1992 in the musical version of Grand Hotel as the aging ballerina, Elizaveta Grushinskaya. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). She also had a supporting role in the Esther Williams musical Fiesta (1947). They had one son together, Tony Martin, Jr. (August 28, 1950 – April 10, 2011), who predeceased his father. They're both delicious. She did Assassination in Rome (1965) in Italy. Musicals went out of style, but Charisse kept busy in other films and performing in clubs with her husband. Charisse was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California on June 16, 2008, after suffering an apparent heart attack. After the decline of the Hollywood musical in the late 1950s, Charisse retired from dancing but continued to appear in film and TV productions from the 1960s through the 1990s. They divorced in 1941. [2][3] Her nickname "Sid" was taken from her younger brother, Thomas Jarrell Finklea (June 25, 1923), who tried to say "Sis". "I knew Cyd very well as a close friend of her son Tony Martin Jr. She was an amazing lady, elegant and kind with the sort of sophistication you typically find in royalty. Verify and try again. Kelly, on the other hand, is the stronger of the two. They had a son, Tony Martin, Jr. Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. For help using the website visit our help page or contact support@findagrave.com. In 1990, following similar moves by MGM colleagues Debbie Reynolds and Angela Lansbury, Charisse produced the exercise video Easy Energy Shape Up, targeted for active senior citizens. We have a volunteer within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Charisse had a cameo in Easy to Love (1953) then co-starred with Kelly in the Scottish-themed musical film Brigadoon (1954), directed by Minnelli. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Tony Martin Jr. was born August 28, 1950. [20] She was the aunt of the actress Nana Visitor.[21]. She also made cameo appearances in Blue Mercedes's "I Want to Be Your Property" (1987) and Janet Jackson's "Alright" (1990) music videos. 16 Oops, something didn't work. 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There was an error deleting this problem. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. It was far more profitable for MGM than her musicals.[9]. We have a volunteer within ten miles of your requested photo location. CYD CHARISSE, TONY MARTIN -- Pictured: (l-r) Son Nico "Nicky" Charisse, actor/singer Tony Martin, son Tony Martin Jr. at home in 1954 (Photo by Gerald Smith/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Tony Martin and his wife, the dancer Cyd Charisse, in 2008. They were happily married until Charisse's passing. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. She stopped dancing in films in the late 1950s, but continued acting in film and television, and in 1992 made her Broadway debut. Back at MGM Charisse was the leading lady in The Wild North (1951) with Stewart Granger, which was a huge hit. He adopted Charisse's son Nicholas from her first marriage. Failed to report flower. Tony Martin 1913 – 2012 (m. 1948 ... a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed ), memorial page for Cyd Charisse (8 Mar 1922–17 Jun 2008), Find a Grave Memorial no. Had two sons: Nicholas Charisse (born May 7, 1942) and Tony Martin Jr. (August 28, 1950-April 10, 2011). The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Son Tony Martin Jr. (born on August 28, 1950) died in April 2011, and was survived by Liv Lindeland -Martin, his wife of almost 30 years, father Tony Martin, Sr. and half-brother Nico Charisse. She had a supporting part in Words and Music (1948). Their son, Tony Jr., died on 10 April 2011, age 60. I found on Findagrave.com. (1950–2011). Cyd Charisse was one of the best dancers of Hollywood's golden age. In 1976, Charisse and her husband Tony Martin wrote their joint memoirs with Dick Kleiner entitled The Two of Us (1976). Unlike many top female dancers in the era of movie musicals, she was trained as a ballerina in the Russian tradition. Vincente Minnelli directed. Lichine asked Charisse to dance with him in the film, and while the film itself was … Please try again later. Actually his real father was Nico Charisse Sr (1906-1971). To suggest a change to a cemetery page, visit the Cemetery Corrections forum. She was a popular dancer in MGM musicals from 1946 to 1957. Place the pin on the map to plot a location. Her last film appearance was in 1994 in That's Entertainment! "[10] The film was another classic but lost money for MGM.[9]. She was a popular dancer in MGM musicals from 1946 to 1957. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. They remained married for 60 … Occupation: musician I think, however, that Astaire's coordination is better than Kelly's ... his sense of rhythm is uncanny. [11] In between she made an appearance in Deep in My Heart (1954). Cyd Charisse was a staunch Republican, and campaigned for Nixon along with her husband Tony Martin, and Bing Crosby (White Christmas). In her later years, she discussed the history of the Hollywood musical in documentaries, and was featured in That's Entertainment! Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. III as one of the onscreen narrators of a tribute to the great MGM musical films. Tony Martin Jr. was a musican, who married beauty starlet Liv Lindeland-Martin. Hedy Lamarr, Esther Williams, Rita Hayworth. He and Cyd did TV specials and a club act together. Tony Martin & Cyd Charisse Tribute Page. We’ve updated the security on the site. Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. Cyd Charisse was a terrific dancer whose career as a movie song-and-dance woman was cut short by bad luck. Cyd Charisse was a terrific dancer whose career as a movie song-and-dance woman was cut short by bad luck. In 1948, Charisse married singer Tony Martin, and remained married until her death in 2008. He romanced and was married to the most beautiful women in the movies. GREAT NEWS! Charisse also had been offered the female lead opposite Kelly in “An American in Paris,” but lost that role to newcomer Leslie Caron when she became pregnant with her son, Tony Martin Jr. Try again later. She again took the lead female role (alongside Kelly) in his MGM musical It's Always Fair Weather (1956), which lost money. They remained married until her death in 2008. When you've danced with her you stay danced with. Tony Martin Jr, his son by Charisse, died last year. Tony Martin, a successful pop crooner and among the last of the big stars from the golden age of film musicals, has died. Vamp dancer in Singin' in the Rain. [18] Charisse, like her husband Tony Martin, Sr., was a staunch Republican and campaigned for Barry Goldwater in the 1964 United States presidential election[19] and Richard Nixon in 1968. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. It is not known if they had any children together.I have not discovered the cause of death, but it was reported that Tony Martin Jr had been in ill health for years, and his parents had to pay most of the medical bills. 1940, d. 9-May-1998 cancer) Wife: Cyd Charisse (actress and dancer, m. 15-May-1948, d. 17-Jun-2008, two sons) Son: Nico Charisse, Jr. (stepson, b. She followed it with Three Wise Fools (1946) and she danced with Gower Champion to "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" in Till the Clouds Roll By (1946). Categories: It was a box office disappointment. There is a problem with your email/password. Son, Nico L. Charisse of Paso Robles, California. 15: One son with his second wife, Cyd Charisse: Tony Martin Jr. Try again later. Nico … Failed to remove flower. She had one son with each of her marriages, Nicky on 5/07/1942, and Tony Jr. on 8/28/1950. Charisse was a tall, dark beauty with great dance skills and a lot of class. After divorcing Nico in 1944, she played the field for a while, including dates with Howard Hughes, before marrying Tony Martin on 5/15/1948. Tony Martin with wife of 60 years, Cyd Charisse, and children Tony Jr. and Nicky in 1956. Try again later. [17], Her daughter-in-law is actress and model Liv Lindeland, who was married to Tony Martin, Jr. until his death in 2011. Charisse's first husband, whose surname she kept, was Nico Charisse (March 1906 – April 1970);[16] they were married in 1939 and had a son, Nico "Nicky" Charisse, before divorcing in 1947. Charisse's first husband, whose surname she kept, was Nico Charisse (March 1906 – April 1970); they were married in 1939 and had a son, Nico "Nicky" Charisse, before divorcing in 1947. Cyd Charisse was born Tula Ellice Finklea in Amarillo, Texas, the daughter of Lela (née Norwood) and Ernest Enos Finklea, Sr., who was a jeweler. Tony Martin was a big band singer, live performer, and movie star since the mid 1930s. This account has been disabled. This style continues throughout the book with each one of the taking every other chapter. Charisse was given another opportunity in a "B" movie, Tension (1950), where she was third billed, but it was a box office disappointment. We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. Tony Martin Jr. was born on August 28, 1950 in Los Angeles, California to two of the most talented people in Hollywood. [26], Charisse's singing voice was usually dubbed in her musical film appearances, most often by. Charisse had an excellent role in Sombrero (1953) as well as the lead female role in The Band Wagon (1953), where she danced with Astaire in the acclaimed "Dancing in the Dark" (it was one of her most memorable dance numbers) and "Girl Hunt Ballet" routines. They had a son, Tony Martin, Jr. (1950–2011). The first chapter opens with Tony Martin talking about this childhood/growing up in CA and the second chapter is Cyd Charisse talking about he early years. Astaire paid tribute to Charisse in his autobiography, calling her "beautiful dynamite" and writing: "That Cyd! She did Fol-de-Rol in 1968, which was filmed and broadcast in 1972. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Astaire, with Hermes Pan's help, creates fabulous numbers—for himself and his partner. Sheila Charisse, another daughter-in-law, died in the crash of American Airlines Flight 191 on May 25, 1979. She was best known for her 1950s films opposite Fred Astaire and Gene Kelley. To suggest a correction or addition, visit the memorial page and click Suggest Edits. GREAT NEWS! Oops, we were unable to send the email. She had to turn down the starring role in An American In Paris, which was eventually given to Leslie Caron. Nevertheless, Charisse later found her soulmate in Tony Martin. Because Debbie Reynolds was not a trained dancer, Gene Kelly chose Charisse to partner with him in the celebrated "Broadway Melody" ballet finale from Singin' in the Rain (1952), which was acknowledged soon after release as one of the greatest musicals of all time. [14], In her autobiography, Charisse reflected on her experience with Astaire and Kelly: "As one of the handful of girls who worked with both of those dance geniuses, I think I can give an honest comparison. Try again later. Charisse appeared on Broadway in Grand Hotel. Add to your scrapbook. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Cyd died in Los Angeles on 17 June 2008 in Los Angeles, age 86.
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