Gene Kelly
Gene Kelly, an American icon of the 20th century, combined athleticism and grace to redefine the Hollywood musical. His roles in films like "Cover Girl" and "Anchors Aweigh" showcased his energetic dancing and charismatic screen presence, earning him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Kelly’s directorial debut with "On the Town" and his work on "An American in Paris" and "Singin' in the Rain" solidified his influence on the genre. Beyond musicals, he starred in dramas such as "Inherit the Wind" and continued to innovate in collaborations with directors like Jacques Demy. Kelly’s contributions to film, from choreography to directing, earned him an Honorary Oscar in 1952 and lifetime accolades, cementing his legacy as a cinematic innovator and enduring star.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
74 credits across 4 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood | Self - Portrait Subject & Interviewee (archive footage) | Film |
| 2019 | Sid & Judy | Self (archive footage) | Film |
| 2004 | Judy Garland: By Myself | Self - Actor (archive sound) | Film |
| 2002 | Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer | Self (archive footage) | Film |
| 1995 | The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies | Self | Film |
| 1994 | That's Entertainment! III | Self - Co-Host / Narrator | Film |
| 1993 | The Young Girls Turn 25 | Self (archive footage) | Film |
| 1990 | Tom & Jerry's 50th Birthday Bash | Self | Film |
| 1986 | The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years | Self (archive footage) | Film |
| 1986 | Sins | Eric Hovland | TV |
| 1985 | That's Dancing! | Self - Host | Film |
| 1982 | The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell | Self - Narrator (voice) | Film |
| 1981 | Reporters | Self | Film |
| 1980 | Xanadu | Danny McGuire | Film |
| 1977 | Viva Knievel! | Will Atkins | Film |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | Self - Co-Host / Narrator | Film |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | Director | Film |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | Self - Host / Narrator | Film |
| 1973 | Frank Sinatra: Ol' Blue Eyes is Back | Self - Guest Performer | Film |
| 1973 | 40 Carats | Billy Boylan | Film |
| 1971 | The Funny Side | Self - Host | TV |
| 1970 | The Cheyenne Social Club | Director | Film |
| 1970 | The Cheyenne Social Club | Producer | Film |
| 1969 | Hello, Dolly! | Director | Film |
| 1967 | Jack and the Beanstalk | Jeremy Keen, the Peddler | Film |
| 1967 | The Young Girls of Rochefort | Andy Miller | Film |
| 1967 | Jack and the Beanstalk | Director | Film |
| 1967 | A Guide for the Married Man | Director | Film |
| 1967 | Jack and the Beanstalk | Producer | Film |
| 1964 | What a Way to Go! | Pinky Benson | Film |
| 1962 | Going My Way | Father Chuck O'Malley | TV |
| 1962 | Gigot | Director | Film |
| 1960 | Inherit the Wind | E.K. Hornbeck | Film |
| 1960 | Let's Make Love | Gene Kelly (uncredited) | Film |
| 1958 | Dancing, a Man's Game - Gene Kelly | Self | Film |
| 1958 | Marjorie Morningstar | Noel Airman | Film |
| 1958 | Dancing, a Man's Game - Gene Kelly | Director | Film |
| 1958 | The Tunnel of Love | Director | Film |
| 1957 | The Happy Road | Michael J. Andrews | Film |
| 1957 | Les Girls | Barry Nichols | Film |
| 1957 | The Happy Road | Director | Film |
| 1957 | The Happy Road | Producer | Film |
| 1956 | Invitation to the Dance | Host / Pierrot / The Marine / Sinbad | Film |
| 1956 | Invitation to the Dance | Director | Film |
| 1956 | Invitation to the Dance | Writer | Film |
| 1955 | It's Always Fair Weather | Ted Riley | Film |
| 1955 | It's Always Fair Weather | Director | Film |
| 1954 | Brigadoon | Tommy Albright | Film |
| 1954 | Deep in My Heart | Performer (segment "Dancing Around") | Film |
| 1954 | Seagulls Over Sorrento | Lieutenant Bradville | Film |
| 1952 | The Devil Makes Three | Jeff Eliot | Film |
| 1952 | Love Is Better Than Ever | Gene Kelly (uncredited) | Film |
| 1952 | Singin' in the Rain | Don Lockwood | Film |
| 1952 | Singin' in the Rain | Director | Film |
| 1951 | It's a Big Country | Icarus Xenophon | Film |
| 1951 | An American in Paris | Jerry Mulligan | Film |
| 1950 | Summer Stock | Joe D. Ross | Film |
| 1950 | Black Hand | Giovanni E. 'Johnny' Columbo | Film |
| 1949 | Take Me Out to the Ball Game | Eddie O'Brien | Film |
| 1949 | On the Town | Gabey | Film |
| 1949 | On the Town | Director | Film |
| 1948 | The Three Musketeers | D'Artagnan | Film |
| 1948 | Words and Music | Gene Kelly | Film |
| 1948 | The Pirate | Serafin | Film |
| 1947 | Living in a Big Way | Leo Gogarty | Film |
| 1945 | Anchors Aweigh | Joseph Brady | Film |
| 1945 | Ziegfeld Follies | Gentleman (segment "The Babbit and the Bromide") | Film |
| 1944 | Christmas Holiday | Robert Manette | Film |
| 1944 | Cover Girl | Danny McGuire | Film |
| 1943 | The Cross of Lorraine | Victor | Film |
| 1943 | Du Barry Was a Lady | Alec Howe / Black Arrow | Film |
| 1943 | Thousands Cheer | Eddie Marsh | Film |
| 1943 | Pilot #5 | Vito S. Alessandro | Film |
| 1942 | For Me and My Gal | Harry Palmer | Film |
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