Misty Copeland
Biography
Misty Danielle Copeland (born September 10, 1982) is an American ballet dancer for the prestigious American Ballet Theatre (ABT). In 2015, Copeland became the first African-American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in ABT's 75-year history.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet
as Juliet
2017

Power of Women: The Changemakers
as Self
2022

Thriller 40
as Self
2023

A Ballerina's Tale
as Herself
2015

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
as Self
2016

Black Barbie
as Self
2023

Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
as Self
2010

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
as Ballerina Princess
2018

Pop Up Santa Holiday Special
as Herself
2018

Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
as Self
2020

Twyla Moves
as Self
2021

Misty Copeland
as Misty
2015
TV Appearances

Tamron Hall
as Self - Guest
2019

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Guest
2015

Dear...
as Self
2020

The Daily Show
as Self
1996

Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
2014

The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
2019

Sherri
as Self - Guest
2022

Be My Guest with Ina Garten
as Self
2022

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
2018

Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices
2020

Beat Bobby Flay
as Self
2013

The Oscars
as Self - Performer
1953
