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Rowena Jackson (Rowena Othlie Jackson) was born on 24 March, 1926 in Invercargill, New Zealand, is a New Zealand dancer. Discover Rowena Jackson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 98 years old?
| Popular As |
Rowena Othlie Jackson |
| Occupation |
actress |
| Age |
98 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
24 March, 1926 |
| Birthday |
24 March |
| Birthplace |
Invercargill, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 98 years old group.
Rowena Jackson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 98 years old, Rowena Jackson height not available right now. We will update Rowena Jackson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Who Is Rowena Jackson's Husband?
Her husband is Philip Chatfield (1958 - present) ( 2 children)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Philip Chatfield (1958 - present) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Rowena Jackson Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rowena Jackson worth at the age of 98 years old? Rowena Jackson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from New Zealand. We have estimated Rowena Jackson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
Rowena Jackson Social Network
Timeline
Rowena Othlie Jackson (also known as Chatfield; born 24 March 1926) is a New Zealand former prima ballerina.
Jackson was born in Invercargill on 24 March 1926 to William Ernest Jackson and Lilian Jane, née Solomon.
As a young child her ballet teachers were Stan Lawson and Rosetta Powell in Dunedin.
She attended primary schools in Invercargill (Waihopai School), Dunedin (Musselburgh School) and Auckland (Maungawhau School), followed by Epsom Girls' Grammar School.
In 1939 there was a benefit concert held at His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland to raise funds for Jackson to continue her study in Paris, however because of World War II Jackson and her mother went to Melbourne and Sydney instead.
In 1940, before she left New Zealand, she set a world record when she performed 121 fouettés sur place.
Jackson and Chatfield danced together in the Royal Ballet's production of Giselle shortly after they married.
In 1941 Jackson won the first Royal Academy of Dance scholarship in New Zealand.
In 1946, Jackson joined the Sadler's Wells Ballet in London.
By February 1954, she had been promoted to prima ballerina at Sadler's Wells Ballet.
She was renowned for her special gift for fast and brilliant turns.
The couple retired from the Royal Ballet in 1959 and moved to New Zealand, where she became artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet company.
Each of them served as director of the New Zealand Ballet School.
Although Jackson cites the dancing of Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell as being influences on her, it was a visit from the Russian ballerina Irina Baronova who inspired her to make ballet her 'life's ambition'.
They had a son Paul (born 1960), and a daughter Rosetta (born 1961).
In the 1961 New Year Honours, Jackson was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to ballet.
She was the first dancer to receive this honour.
In 1991, they were living in Te Atatū.
On retirement they moved the Gold Coast in Queensland in 1993.
Chatfield died in Brisbane in July 2021.
