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Ted Shawn (Edwin Myers Shawn) was born on 21 October, 1891 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, is an actor,miscellaneous. Discover Ted Shawn's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?

Popular As Edwin Myers Shawn
Occupation actor,miscellaneous
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 21 October, 1891
Birthday 21 October
Birthplace Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Date of death 9 January, 1972
Died Place Orlando, Florida, USA
Nationality United States

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Ted Shawn Height, Weight & Measurements

At 80 years old, Ted Shawn height is 6' (1.83 m) .

Physical Status
Height 6' (1.83 m)
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Who Is Ted Shawn's Wife?

His wife is Ruth St. Denis (13 August 1914 - 21 July 1968) ( her death)

Family
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Wife Ruth St. Denis (13 August 1914 - 21 July 1968) ( her death)
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Ted Shawn Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ted Shawn worth at the age of 80 years old? Ted Shawn’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Ted Shawn'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
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Source of Income Actor

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Timeline

1891

Often called "The Father of American Dance", Ted Shawn was born in 1891. In his early 20s he was dancing professionally in Los Angeles.

1913

He teamed with Norma Gould, and in 1913 they starred in a series of short films for Thomas Edison, including Dances of the Ages (1913).

1914

In 1914 he met and married dance star Ruth St. Denis. They became a huge hit on the theater circuit and started the famous Denishawn Dance School in Los Angeles. Among their pupils were movie stars Lillian Gish and Louise Glaum. D. W. Griffith hired Shawn and St.

1916

Denis to choreograph and appear in his famous scene from Intolerance (1916), the dance on the steps before the huge city gates of Babylon. Shawn also appeared in Cecil B.

1919

DeMille's Don't Change Your Husband (1919) as a faun in a fantasy scene with Gloria Swanson and famously kissed her for 28 seconds.

1920

During the 1920s Shawn and St. Denis toured the US with their extravagant Denishawn dance company, which included Louise Brooks. They were a huge hit on tour, on Broadway, in recitals, and even in vaudeville.

1930

The act broke up in the 1930s, however, and Shawn started the nation's first dance company for men. Out of the Denishawn schools came star dancers like Martha Graham, Charles Weidman and Doris Humphreys.

1931

In 1931, Ted Shawn founded "Jacob's Pillow" dance school and retreat in Massachusetts. He operated the facility until his death in 1972.

1932

He founded the famous Jacob's Pillow Dance Center in Massachusetts in 1932 which, as of this writing, is still going strong.

1950

Shawn also appeared in a number of documentaries on dance as well as TV shows of the 1950s.