Maria Tallchief

Acting

Born January 24, 1925 · Fairfax - Oklahoma - USA

Maria Tallchief, born Elizabeth Marie Tall Chief, was an American ballerina. She was considered America's first major prima ballerina. She was the first Native American to hold the rank, and is said t…

Known for

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

1956

Your Show of Shows

1950

The Kennedy Center Honors

1978

The Bell Telephone Hour

1959

Million Dollar Mermaid

1952

Dancing for Mr. B: Six Balanchine Ballerinas

1989

Acting(7)

1989Dancing for Mr. B: Six Balanchine BallerinasHerself

Film

1978The Kennedy Center HonorsSelf

1959The Bell Telephone HourSelf