Benjamin Millepied
Biography
Benjamin Millepied is a French dancer and choreographer. He joined the New York City Ballet in 1995, becoming a soloist in 1998 and a principal in 2002. He choreographed pieces for the company and other major companies, and retired from NYCB in 2011. Millepied initiated the LA Dance Project from 2011 to 2014 and served as Director of Dance at the Paris Opera Ballet from October 2014 to 2016. He is known for his work in the movie Black Swan, which he choreographed and starred in as a dancer. Millepied was born on June 10, 1977, in Bordeaux, France.
Career overview
Benjamin Millepied is a French dancer and choreographer who has also worked in acting. He is known for his role in the movie Black Swan, which he choreographed and in which he starred as a dancer.
Millepied's acting credits include 16 known roles. He has worked in the United States, where he joined the New York City Ballet in 1995 and became a principal dancer in 2002.
Black Swan, released in 2010, is one of the notable films featuring Millepied's acting.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
22 titles- Romeo + Juliet (2026) Director
- Romeo + Juliet (2026) Producer
- Romeo + Juliet (2026) Adaptation
- Romeo + Juliet (2026) Writer
- Rituel: Boulez & Millepied With Orchestre de Paris L.A Dance Project (2025) Choreographer
- Dune: Part Two (2024) Choreographer
- Carmen (2023) Choreographer
- Carmen (2023) Director
- Carmen (2023) Screenplay
- Romeo and Juliet: Benjamin Millepied (2022) Choreographer
- Vox Lux (2018) Choreographer
- Why Can't We Get Along (2018) Director
- Reset (2016)
- CANAL+'s 30th anniversary (2014) Choreographer
- Square (2012) as Self
- Aria (2012) Director
- Paris Opera Ballet: Tribute to Jerome Robbins (2011) Choreographer
- Black Swan (2010) as David Moreau / The Prince
- Black Swan (2010) Choreographer
- Black Swan (2010) Other
- Barbie of Swan Lake (2003) as New York City Ballet Dancer
- Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001) as New York City Ballet Dancer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Benjamin Millepied best known for?
Benjamin Millepied is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dune: Part Two (2024), Vox Lux (2018), Square (2012), Black Swan (2010).
When and where was Benjamin Millepied born?
Benjamin Millepied was born on June 15, 1977 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.
How many credits does Benjamin Millepied have?
Benjamin Millepied has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2026.
What is Benjamin Millepied's background in cinema and television?
Benjamin Millepied is a French dancer and choreographer. He joined the New York City Ballet in 1995, becoming a soloist in 1998 and a principal in 2002. He choreographed pieces for the company and other major companies, and retired from NYCB in 2011. Millepied initiated the LA Dance Project from 2011 to 2014 and served...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Black Swan (2010) as David Moreau / The Prince — aged about 33
- Barbie of Swan Lake (2003) as New York City Ballet Dancer — aged about 26
- Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001) as New York City Ballet Dancer — aged about 24
- Square (2012) as Self — aged about 35
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