Jeanne Coyne
Appearance
Jeanne Coyne | |
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Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | February 28, 1923
Died | May 10, 1973 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 50)
Cause of death | Leukemia |
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery Section R Tier 24 grave 93 33°59′33″N 118°23′20″W / 33.99241°N 118.388857°W |
Occupation(s) | Stage actress, dancer, choreographer |
Years active | 1949–1959 |
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Jeanne Coyne (February 28, 1923 – May 10, 1973) was a Broadway dancer, choreographer and actress.
Biography
With Carol Haney (1924 – 1964), Coyne formed a formidable team of choreographers for the directors Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, both of whom she married.
She was married to Stanley Donen (1948–51), and secondly to Gene Kelly (1960–73) with whom she had two children, Timothy Kelly and Bridget Kelly.
She died on May 10, 1973 in Los Angeles, California from leukemia, aged 50.[1]
References
- ^ Billman, Larry (1997). Film Choreographers and Dance Directors. McFarland & Company. p. 278. ISBN 978-0899508689.