Photo: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (photographer unknown) / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Eleanor Powell embodies an era of Hollywood I deeply admire. As one of MGM's top dancing stars during the Golden Age, she defined the tap numbers of 1930s and 1940s musicals with a precision and athleticism that still looks astonishing. What strikes me is that she wasn't a dancer propped up by partners; she was the showstopper in her own right, which was rare for a woman of her time. A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame feels almost understated for someone whose footwork set a standard others chased. I'd happily revisit her routines just to study the craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eleanor Powell
- Name (Japanese)
- エレノア・パウエル
- Reading
- えれのあ・ぱうえる
- Born
- November 21, 1912 – February 11, 1982
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
- Origin
- Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / singer / dancer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Eleanor Powell born?
November 21, 1912 – February 11, 1982.
Where is Eleanor Powell from?
Eleanor Powell is from Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Eleanor Powell do?
Eleanor Powell works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, singer, dancer.
Stage actor — see all → · Film actor — see all → · More people from United States →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.