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Twyla Tharp

Acting Born Jul 1, 1941 Portland, Indiana, USA 17 credits
17
Total Credits
2021
66 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Twyla Tharp works in acting. Born July 1, 1941 in Portland, Indiana, USA. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Twyla Moves
Making Chance Work: Choreographing 'Hair'
Singin' in the Rain · Choreographer
Singin' in the Rain · Choreographer
The Making of 'Amadeus'
I'll Do Anything · Choreographer
Baryshnikov by Tharp with American Ballet Theatre · Choreographer
In the Upper Room · Choreographer
White Nights · Choreographer
Amadeus · Choreographer
The Catherine Wheel · Director
HairHair · Choreographer
The Kennedy Center Honors
Zorns Lemma
Manual of Arms
Tony Awards

Full Filmography

17 titles
  • Twyla Moves (2021) as Self
  • Making Chance Work: Choreographing 'Hair' (2020)
  • Singin' in the Rain (2008) Choreographer
  • Singin' in the Rain (2003) Choreographer
  • The Making of 'Amadeus' (2002) as Self - Choreographer
  • I'll Do Anything (1994) Choreographer
  • Baryshnikov by Tharp with American Ballet Theatre (1989) Choreographer
  • In the Upper Room (1986) Choreographer
  • White Nights (1985) Choreographer
  • Amadeus (1984) Choreographer
  • The Catherine Wheel (1982) Director
  • Hair (1979) as The Priestess (uncredited)
  • Hair (1979) Choreographer
  • The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
  • Zorns Lemma (1970)
  • Manual of Arms (1966)
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Twyla Tharp best known for?

Twyla Tharp is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including White Nights (1985), Amadeus (1984), Hair (1979), Hair (1979).

When and where was Twyla Tharp born?

Twyla Tharp was born on July 1, 1941 in Portland, Indiana, USA.

How many credits does Twyla Tharp have?

Twyla Tharp has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2021.

What is Twyla Tharp's background in cinema and television?

Twyla Tharp is an American dancer, choreographer, and author who lives and works in New York City. In 1966 she formed the company Twyla Tharp Dance. Her work often uses classical music, jazz, and contemporary pop music. From 1971 to 1988 Twyla Tharp Dance toured extensively around the world, performing original works.