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1912 – 1996Gene Kelly (1912-1996)Died 2 February 1996, aged 83Gene Kelly was an American dancer, actor, and director renowned for athletic, innovative choreography in Hollywood musicals. He starred in and co-directed classics including "Singin' in the Rain" and "An American in Paris." His work redefined the possibilities of dance on film.