Destination Hollywood Tribute to Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly Fun Features

This is the section for all our "FUN" Gene Kelly information - please enjoy!

Did You Know?

… that Gene once described his dance style this way, "If Fred Astaire is the Cary Grant of dance, I'm the Marlon Brando."

… that Gene was discovered by Hollywood in 1940 when he wowed Broadway audiences as the lead in Rodgers and Hart's Pal Joey. Ironically, it was good friend Frank Sinatra who would play the lead in the movie version of this popular musical. Learn more in our Tribute to Frank Sinatra.

… that Gene was awarded a special Academy Award in 1952 in honor of his lifetime achievement in film dance and choreography. The award was a special acknowledgement of his dance, acting and choreography work in the previous year's An American in Paris. Learn more in our Tribute to An American in Paris.

… that Gene was also a talented director, having filled that role in 12 films over the course of his long career. Most notable among them The Cheyenne Social Club, Hello Dolly, Gigot and Singin' in the Rain.

On Location

Grauman's/Mann's Chinese Theater Footprints
Gene Kelly is just one of the many legendary celebrities to leave hand and footprints outside the famous Grauman's (now Mann's) Chinese Theater.

Mann's Chinese Theater
6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
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Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find Gene Kelly's star:

Walk of Fame Star
(Motion Pictures)
6153 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA

Former Home of Gene Kelly
725 N. Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills, CA
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Xanadu!

Don Lockwood(Singin' in the Rain):
"Try to get this straight. There is nothing between us. There has never been anything between us. Just air."

In which non-musical drama did Gene portray Natalie Wood's no-good love interest?
Answer

We have created Tributes for Gene Kelly movies Singin in the Rain and An American in Paris. Which of these Gene Kelly movies would you nominate to receive the next Destination Hollywood Tribute?