Merce Cunningham

Acting

Born: 1919-04-16
Died: 2009-07-26
From: Centralia, Washington, USA
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.1

Also Known As

Mercier Philip "Merce" CunninghamMercier Philip Cunningham

Biography

Mercier Philip "Merce" Cunningham was an American dancer and choreographer who was at the forefront of American modern dance for more than 50 years.

Awards & Nominations20 won ยท 0 nominated

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Praemium Imperiale

2005
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Officer of the Legion of Honour

2004
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Edward MacDowell Medal

2003
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Medal of the City of Paris

2001
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The Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize

2000
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Handel Medallion

1999
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Isadora Duncan Dance Awards

1999
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Sacem Awards

1997
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Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

1995
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Bessie Awards

1993
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National Medal of Arts

1990
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Knight of the Legion of Honour

1989
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MacArthur Fellows Program

1985
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Kennedy Center Honors

1985
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Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production

1985
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Capezio Dance Award

1977
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Guggenheim Fellowship

1959
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Guggenheim Fellowship

1954
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Library of Congress Living Legend

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National Dance Awards