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Mercedes Ellington

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An intimate portrait of a trailblazing entertainer who navigates the highs and lows of his lengthy showbiz career, and a complex relationship with his superstar brother, tap dance legend Gregory Hines.
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Mercedes Ellington was born on 9 February 1939 in New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for So Fine (1981), Great Performances (1971) and George M! (1970).
BornFebruary 9, 1939
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    • Known for

    Mariangela Melato and Ryan O'Neal in So Fine (1981)
    So Fine
    5.1
    • So Fine Dancer
    • 1981
    Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Five of Hearts
    • Eaglet
    Sophisticated Ladies (1982)
    Sophisticated Ladies
    8.1
    TV Movie
    • Sophisticated Lady
    • 1982
    Joel Grey and Bernadette Peters in George M! (1970)
    George M!
    7.5
    TV Movie
    • Dancer
    • 1970

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Great Performances (1971)
      Great Performances
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Five of Hearts
      • Eaglet
      • 1983
    • Sophisticated Ladies (1982)
      Sophisticated Ladies
      8.1
      TV Movie
      • Sophisticated Lady
      • 1982
    • Mariangela Melato and Ryan O'Neal in So Fine (1981)
      So Fine
      5.1
      • So Fine Dancer
      • 1981
    • Joel Grey and Bernadette Peters in George M! (1970)
      George M!
      7.5
      TV Movie
      • Dancer
      • 1970

    Choreography

    • Great Performances (1971)
      Great Performances
      7.9
      TV Series
      • choreographer
      • 2000
    • Sophisticated Ladies (1982)
      Sophisticated Ladies
      8.1
      TV Movie
      • assistant choreographer
      • 1982

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    Personal details

    • Born
      • February 9, 1939
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Relatives
      • Duke Ellington(Grandparent)
    • Other works
      Stage: Appeared (as "Chorus Girl") in "Pal Joey" on Broadway.

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Granddaughter of Duke Ellington. Daughter of musician Mercer Ellington.
    • Salaries
        The Jackie Gleason Show
        (1966)
        $150 /week

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