Portrait of Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland

Acting

Biography

Misty Danielle Copeland (born September 10, 1982) is an American ballet dancer for the prestigious American Ballet Theatre (ABT). In 2015, Copeland became the first African-American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in ABT's 75-year history.

Born: September 10, 1982

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Filmography