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Eleanor Powell
was born November 21, 1912 in Springfield, Massachusetts. She
was discovered at the age of 11 by Vaudeville Kiddie revue, Gus Edwards,
which led to her Broadway career in the 1920's. Her famous
tap dancing earned her the title of world champion in
tapping. In 1935, she arrived in Hollywood where she starred
in MGM musicals, establishing herself as the Queen of tap dancing. She
co-starred with many impressive actors, such as Jimmy Stewart, Robert
Taylor, Fred Astaire, Nelson Eddy, Robert Young and many more. She
was mainly a solo performer and one of the best tap dancers to ever
grace the silver screen.
 In
1943, Eleanor married classic leading  actor, Glenn
Ford. With his success on the silver screen and the
birth of her child, Peter
Ford, Eleanor retired from show business after 20 years
in the business. In 1950, Ms. Powell was persuaded to do
her last appearance in a musical number with Esther Williams
and Van Johnson entitled "Dutchess of Idaho" After her divorce
in 1959, she started a short but highlyregarded night-club career.
Ms.
Powell's last years were devoted to charitable and religious
work, including a brief Sunday morning TV series for children. Although
Ms. Powell did not make many films, she left an ever-lasting
impression with her magnificent dancing and is still very much
admired and respected today.
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- Born
November 21, 1912 - Died February 11, 1982
- Discovered
at the age of 11 in a Vaudeville review
- Best
known for her famous solo tap dancing routines
- Also
famous for her radio programs
- Married
to actor, Glenn
Ford (1943 - 1959)
- Retired
in 1943 after almost 20 years of performing
- Devoted
her last years to charities and religious work
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