Mikhail BaryshnikovFilmography

Born:: January 27, 1948 in Riga, Latvia
Occupation:: Actor, Choreography
Biography:: Born in the former Soviet Union, dancer/actor Mikhail Baryshnikov came to ballet at the advanced age of 15. Because of his extraordinary leg-muscle strength, he was permitted to join Leningrad's Kirov Company, in which he worked his way up to featured soloist. During the Kirov's Canadian tour in...Read More

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Eugene Onegin

Actors: Renée Fleming, Elena Zaremba

Synopsis: This production of Tchaikovsky's celebrated opera Eugene Onegin features Reneee Fleming, Elena Zaremba, and Svetlana Volkova, and Ramon Vargas. Valery Gergiev conducts the orchestra, and dance legend Mikhail Baryshnikov hosts the entire program that appeared originally on Great Performances at the Read More

2007
Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me

Synopsis: Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me documents tales told by real children that express their pride in their backgrounds, while also revealing that regardless of differences in ethnicity or economic status, people are much more alike than dissimilar. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

2004
Sex and the City: Season 06

Actors: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon

2003
Ballet Favorites

Synopsis: Some of the great moments of contemporary ballet are captured on film for this performance video. Highlights from Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Giselle, and others are performed by a number of the world's great dancers, among them Mikhail Baryshnikov, Irina Kolpakova, Wayne Eagling, and Read More

1999
The Glory of the Kirov

Synopsis: Some of ballet's top stars spent their early years at the Kirov Ballet in St. Petersburg, and in this program, some of their work from that era can be seen. Glory of the Kirov is a compilation of performances collected from Russian archival sources, including appearances by Mikhail Baryshnikov Read More

1995
Prodigal Son / Chaconne

Actors: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Karin von Aroldingen, Suzanne Farrell, Peter Martins

1995
Russian Ballet: The Glorious Tradition, Vol. 1

Actors: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Nadeshda Gracheva, Igor Zelinsky

1993
Company Business

Actors: Gene Hackman, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Kurtwood Smith, Terry O'Quinn, Daniel Von Bargen

Synopsis: The demise of the Cold War rendered this flat and obsolete spy thriller, written and directed by Nicholas Meyer, mute upon its release in 1991. Gene Hackman plays Sam Boyd, a retired CIA agent, now making ends meet by engaging in industrial espionage. But Sam is recalled to duty and ordered to Read More

9/6/91
Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez

Actors: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Joan Cusack, Peter Gallagher, Ron Vawter, Werner Klemperer

Synopsis: Flamboyant Broadway renaissance man Peter Sellars was the director of The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez. This freewheeling musical horror spoof isn't meant to be taken seriously, so don't be fooled by those Karloffian trappings. Ron Vawter plays the title character for all it's worth. He has to, with Read More

1991
Baryshnikov: The Early Years

Synopsis: This is a biographical documentary which features Mikhail Baryshnikov speaking of his life and the training at the Kirov in Russia, which have made him one of the premier male ballet dancers, as well as how his life changed following his defection to the United States. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Read More

1990
The Dancers

Crew: Choreography

Actors: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Alessandra Ferri, Leslie Browne, Thomas Rall, Lynn Seymour

Synopsis: Choreographer and filmmaker Herbert Ross directs the romantic backstage drama The Dancers, which features a production of Giselle by the American Ballet Theatre. Mikhail Baryshnikov stars as macho lead dancer Tony Sergoyev, the director of a ballet company beginning a production of Giselle in Read More

10/9/87
Bold Steps

1987
Baryshnikov by Tharp

1985
White Nights

Crew: Choreography

Actors: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines, Jerzy Skolimowski, Helen Mirren, Geraldine Page

Synopsis: The fancy footwork and star appeal of Gregory Hines as Raymond, an exiled American, and the powerful grace of Mikhail Baryshnikov as Nikolai, a defector, combine with a great production design to carry this otherwise thinly-stretched tale of intrigue. With a stellar supporting cast (Isabella Rossellini Read More

1985
American Ballet Theatre at the Met: Mixed Bill

Synopsis: One of America's most prestigious dance companies shows off the range of their talents and repertoire in this collection of outstanding short pieces. The American Ballet Theater At The Met includes Chopin's Les Sylphides, Joseph Mazilier's Paquita, Delibes' Sylvia, and Prokofiev's Triad. Includes Read More

1985
That's Dancing!

Actors: Gene Kelly, Sammy Davis, Jr., Mikhail Baryshnikov, Liza Minnelli, Ray Bolger

Synopsis: Nine years after his last compilation of musical-movie highlights (That's Entertainment, Part II), producer Jack Haley Jr. offers another enjoyable nostalgia-fest, That's Dancing. Unlike his earlier films, which were confined to the output of MGM, That's Dancing offers vignettes from the best of Read More

1985
Baryshnikov Dances Sinatra & More...

Actors: Mikhail Baryshnikov

Synopsis: This is a dance performance video which was specially choreographed by Twyla Tharp for Mikhail Baryshnikov. Some of the songs to which Baryshnikov dances include: "Push comes to Shove," "Sinatra Suite," "The Little Ballet," and "The ABC's of Ballet." ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide Read More

1984
Don Quixote

Crew: Choreography

Actors: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Cynthia Harvey, Richard Schafer, Brian Adams, The American Ballet Theatre

Synopsis: This performance video contains a 1984 production of the ballet Don Quixote at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Performed by the American Ballet Theatre, this story was adapted from the Cervantes novel with original music by Leon Minkus. Mikhail Baryshnikov choreographs and stars as Read More

1984
Baryshnikov: The Dancer and the Dance

Synopsis: Part of the Kultur Video Dance Series, Baryishnikov: The Dancer and the Dance is a 1982 film produced by London Weekend Television. This documentary explores the life of Mikhail Baryshnikov from his childhood in Russia to his fame in the US as artistic director of the American Ballet Theater. Read More

1983
Carmen

Synopsis: Choreographed by Roland Petit, ballet legend Mikhail Baryshnikov teams up with ZiZi Jeanmaire in this 1980 version of Carmen. Interestingly enough, Petit starred along side Jeanmaire in the original 1949 ballet performance with great success. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide Read More

1980
Baryshnikov on Broadway

1980
When I Think of Russia

1980
The Nutcracker

Synopsis: First seen by many on PBS, this version of The Nutcracker from the American Ballet Theatre was shot in 1977 and features legendary ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov. With music by the National Philharmonic, the program was directed by Tony Charmoli and features Gelsey Kirkland as Clara and Alexander Minz Read More

1977
Balanchine: Dance in America - Ballo della Regina/Steadfast Tin Soldier/Elegie/Tschaikovsky

Actors: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Patricia McBride, Karin von Aroldingen, Merrill Ashley

Synopsis: This video collects classic performances by the New York City Ballet, under the direction of the legendary George Balanchine. Merrill Ashley reprises the role she created in "Ballo Della Regina," Mikhail Baryshnikov and Patricia McBride team up for "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," Karin Von Aroldingen Read More

1977
The Turning Point

Actors: Anne Bancroft, Shirley MacLaine, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Leslie Browne, Tom Skerritt

Synopsis: One of a cycle of '70s post-Women's Liberation "women's pictures," Herbert Ross's drama uses the ballet world to examine the conflict between family and career. Former dance colleagues Deedee (Shirley MacLaine) and Emma (Anne Bancroft) are reunited when Emma's New York ballet company stops in Read More

1977
Giselle

1977
Live from Lincoln Center: Giselle

Synopsis: This romantic tale from the American Ballet Theatre follows the story of two lovers, Albrecht (Mikhail Baryshnikov) and Giselle (Natalia Makarova). ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide Read More

1977
Baryshnikov at Wolf Trap

Actors: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gelsey Kirkland

Synopsis: One of the greatest dancers of his generation dazzles the crowd in a special filmed concert. Baryshnikov at Wolf Trap features Mikhail Baryshnikov performing some of his favorite solo pieces (including his famous interpretation of Vestris), as well as a handful of duets with the gifted Gelsey Read More

1975
The World's Young Ballet

Synopsis: Directed by Arkad Tsineman, The World's Young Ballet examines the world of international ballet competitions for the younger set. Featured dancers are a young Mikhail Baryshnikov, who, before defecting from the Soviet Union, was a central figure in the Moscow competitive dance scene of 1969. Read More

1975
Baryshnikov Dances Carmen
Russian Ballet: The Classics

Synopsis: Enjoy the performances of some of Russia's greatest ballet dancers. ~ All Movie Guide Read More