Merce Cunningham

American dancer and choreographer (1919–2009)

April 16, 1919Born

July 26, 2009Died

United StatesCitizenship

CentraliaPlace of birth

Facts

Born: April 16, 1919
Died: July 26, 2009
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Centralia
Place of death: New York City
Occupations: draftsperson, conductor, choreographer, author, dancer, musician, ballet dancer
Awards: Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Guggenheim Fellowship, MacArthur Fellows Program, Handel Medallion, Medal of the City of Paris, Kennedy Center Honors, National Medal of Arts, Praemium Imperiale, Bessie Awards