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Gene Kelly was born on August 23, 1912, in Pittsburgh and passed away on February 2, 1996, in Beverly Hills, California . He was a citizen of the United States and had various occupations such as film director, actor, screenwriter, film producer, singer, and choreographer. Kelly's birth name was Eugene Curran Kelly .
He received his education at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania State University, and Peabody High School in Pennsylvania. Throughout his career, Kelly directed several films such as That's Entertainment, Part II, The Cheyenne Social Club, The Happy Road, and Singin' in the Rain. He was also a member of the board of directors for Singin' in the Rain.
Kelly was associated with the genre of traditional pop music and received various awards during his lifetime. Some of the prestigious awards he received include a Primetime Emmy Award, recognition from the American Film Institute, and awards from the Berlin International Film Festival, Locarno International Film Festival, and National Board of Review. He was also honored by the Online Film & Television Association, Photoplay Awards, Kennedy Center, and received a star on the Walk of Fame.
