Gillian Murphy

January 4, 2024
Dancer

Quick Facts

Gillian Murphy
Full Name Gillian Murphy
Occupation Dancer
Date Of Birth Apr 11, 1979(1979-04-11)
Age 45
Country United Kingdom
Birth City England
Horoscope Aries

Gillian Murphy Biography

Name Gillian Murphy
Birthday Apr 11
Birth Year 1979
Home Town England
Birth Country United Kingdom
Birth Sign Aries

Gillian Murphy is one of the most popular and richest Dancer who was born on April 11, 1979 in England, United Kingdom. Dancer best known for her memorable performances at her company, the American Ballet Theatre.

She as well as the actress She and actress Natalie Portman have both performed the Black Swan Pas de Deux dance. have both danced both the Black Swan Pas de Deux dance.

In 2000, she had a small part in the film Center Stage, which featured her ABT colleagues Ethan Stiefel, Julie Kent, and Sascha Radetsky in starring roles. She also appeared in the film’s sequel, Center Stage: Turn It Up. In 2005 she performed the dual role, Odette and Odile, in Kevin McKenzie’s version of Swan Lake with ABT. This performance was filmed and broadcast as a part of Great Performances: Dance in America on PBS. In 2010 she appeared as herself in season 4, episode 8 of Gossip Girl with Ethan Stiefel. She also appears as the eponymous character in Royal New Zealand Ballet’s documentary and filmed production of Giselle. Behind the scenes, she served as a ballet consultant on the movie Black Swan.

On September 19, 2015, Murphy married her longtime partner Ethan Stiefel, a former principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet. Stiefel proposed to her following her performance in the opening night gala of American Ballet Theatre’s 2011 season. On December 14, 2018, Murphy announced that she was pregnant with their first child and would take maternity leave for the 2018-2019 season. In June 2019, Murphy announced the birth of her son.

A long-time companion Ethan Stiefel proposed to her in 2011 and they tied the knot in 2015.

Gillian Murphy Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Dancer
House Living in own house.

Gillian Murphy is one of the richest Dancer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gillian Murphy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When her family relocated into South Carolina when she was young, she started taking ballet classes. After an extremely engaging performance of to the Black Swan Pas de Deux her family realized she was a serious talent.

In 2009, she won the Princess Grace Statue Award.

Following her graduation from high school, Murphy joined American Ballet Theatre’s corps de ballet in August 1996 at the age of 17. She was promoted to soloist in 1998. In 2001, her debut as Odette/Odile in Swan Lake garnered rave reviews from The New York Times. The following year she was promoted to principal dancer. That same year she was named one of Dance Magazine’s 25 To Watch by Gus Solomon Jr.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Gillian Murphy Dating?

According to our records, Gillian Murphy is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Gillian Murphy’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Gillian Ranked on the list of most popular Dancer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Gillian Murphy celebrates birthday on April 11 of every year.

Is Gillian Murphy still with ABT?

Murphy has been a Principal Dancer with the American Ballet Theatre (opens in new tab) (ABT) since 2002 (she joined the company in 1996). She is married to fellow dancer Ethan Stiefel, a famed choreographer, director and former dean of UNCSA’s School of Dance. The two welcomed son Ax to the world in June 2019.

How old is Gillian Murphy?

43 years (April 11, 1979)

Who is Cillian Murphy's brother?

Páidi Murphy

How many principal dancers are at ABT?

Nearly 80% of the current dancers in ABT have come through ABT Studio Company, including 14 Principal Dancers and 8 Soloists.

How long is Swan Lake at ABT?

Running Time: 145 minutes Featuring the unforgettable corps de ballet moving in magical unison as the majestic, glimmering swans, this romantic fable of dreamlike transformation, set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, inspires awe and wonder.

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