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Rebecca Wright(1947-2006)

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Rebecca Wright was born on 5 December 1947 in Springfield, Ohio, USA. She was an actress, known for The Nutcracker (1977), Stardust Memories (1980) and The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People (1973). She was married to George De La Pena and Charles Spaeth. She died on 29 January 2006 in Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA.
BornDecember 5, 1947
DiedJanuary 29, 2006(58)
BornDecember 5, 1947
DiedJanuary 29, 2006(58)
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Known for

The Nutcracker (1977)
The Nutcracker
8.2
TV Movie
  • Doll
  • 1977
Woody Allen and Charlotte Rampling in Stardust Memories (1980)
Stardust Memories
7.2
  • UFO Follower
  • 1980
The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People (1973)
The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People
6.8
TV Series
  • Columbine
The Fox Affair (1978)
The Fox Affair
3.3
  • Olga
  • 1978

Credits

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Actress

  • Forradalom után (1990)
    Forradalom után
    7.7
    • 1990
  • The Merry Widow
    TV Movie
    • Baroness Popoff
    • 1983
  • Woody Allen and Charlotte Rampling in Stardust Memories (1980)
    Stardust Memories
    7.2
    • UFO Follower
    • 1980
  • The Fox Affair (1978)
    The Fox Affair
    3.3
    • Olga
    • 1978
  • The Nutcracker (1977)
    The Nutcracker
    8.2
    TV Movie
    • Doll
    • 1977
  • Joshua Bell, Hugh Downs, Renée Fleming, Alan Gilbert, Lorin Maazel, Natalia Makarova, Audra McDonald, Zubin Mehta, Itzhak Perlman, Louis Perry, Beverly Sills, Martin Bookspan, and Fred Child in Live from Lincoln Center (1976)
    Live from Lincoln Center
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Dancer - Soloist
    • 1976
  • The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People (1973)
    The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Columbine
    • 1974

Personal details

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  • Born
    • December 5, 1947
    • Springfield, Ohio, USA
  • Died
    • January 29, 2006
    • Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA(cancer)
  • Spouses
      George De La Pena1984 - January 29, 2006 (her death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Best known as a ballet dancer, performing with the Joffrey Ballet and American Ballet Theater. Did some musical theater work later on, including ON YOUR TOES. Has since appeared on stage with "Rebecca Wright and Friends."
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    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Choreographed, appeared on television and starred on Broadway where she received a Drama Desk nomination as best supporting actress for her performance as Philomena, in the 1983 musical "Merlin."

FAQ

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  • When did Rebecca Wright die?
    January 29, 2006
  • How did Rebecca Wright die?
    Cancer
  • How old was Rebecca Wright when she died?
    58 years old
  • Where did Rebecca Wright die?
    Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA
  • When was Rebecca Wright born?
    December 5, 1947

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