Carmen de Lavallade | |
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Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | March 6, 1931
Occupation(s) | Actress, choreographer, dancer |
Years active | 1948–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Janet Collins (cousin) |
Awards |
Carmen de Lavallade (born March 6, 1931) is an American actress, choreographer and dancer. For many years, she was associated with and married to Tony Award-winning actor, dancer, and director Geoffrey Holder. In 2017, she received the Kennedy Center Honors award for lifetime achievement and contributions to American culture.