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Rudolf Nureyev

Rudolf Nureyev

Director & actor · born 17 March 1938 · Irkutsk, USSR [now Russia]

Rudolf Khametovich Nureyev (17 March 1938 – 6 January 1993) was a Tatar dancer from the former Soviet Union, considered one of the most celebrated ballet dancers of the 20th century. Nureyev's artistic skills explored expressive areas of the dance, providing a new role to the male ballet dancer who once served only as support to the women.

He defected to the West, despite KGB efforts to stop him. According to KGB archives studied by Peter Watson, Nikita Khrushchev personally signed an order to have Nureyev killed

Where to start: Paris Opera Ballet: The Nutcracker (2025).

As director 7

As actor 21

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Rudolf Nureyev movie?

By viewer score, Paris Opera Ballet: The Nutcracker (2025) at 0.0/10.

What are Rudolf Nureyev’s most popular movies?

I Am Divine, Valentino.

How many movies has Rudolf Nureyev made?

28 films on TMDB, 7 as director, 21 as actor.

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