Alvin Ailey Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Alvin Ailey 05/01/1931   -   01/12/1989

Alvin Ailey Introduction:

Alvin Ailey was a popular African-American choreographer of the 20th century. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and other facts related to his life.

Alvin Ailey Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: African American Dancers
  • Died At Age: 58
  • Sun Sign: Capricorn
  • Born In: Rogers, Texas, U.S.
  • Famous As: Choreographer
  • Father: Lula Elizabeth Ailey
  • Mother: Alvin
  • Died On: December 1, 1989
  • Place Of Death: Manhattan, New York, U.S.
  • Cause Of Death: AIDS
  • U.S. State: Texas, African-American From Texas
  • Founder/Co-Founder: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Education:
    1. San Francisco State University
    2. University Of California
    3. Los Angeles
  • Awards: 1988 - Kennedy Center Honor
  • Bio: Alvin Ailey Was A Popular African-American Choreographer Of The 20th Century. Check Out This Biography To Know About His Childhood, Family Life, Achievements And Other Facts Related To His Life.