Carmen Amaya
Acting
November 2, 1918
Died December 19, 1963 (45 years old)
Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Acting Credits
Biography
Carmen Amaya Amaya (2 November 1913/1915 – 19 November 1963) was a Spanish Romani flamenco dancer and singer, born in the Somorrostro district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She has been called "the greatest Flamenco dancer ever and "the most extraordinary personality of all time in flamenco dance." She was the first female flamenco dancer to master footwork previously reserved for the best male dancers, due to its speed and intensity. She sometimes danced in high-waisted trousers as a symbol ...
Known For
Filmography
Canciones de nuestra vida
1975
as Angustias (archive footage)
7
Los Tarantos
1963
as Angustias
6.4
Dringue, Castrito y la lámpara de Aladino
1954
Quand te tues-tu ?
1953
as Self
7
See My Lawyer
1945
as Carmen Amaya
7.3
Knickerbocker Holiday
1944
as Gypsy Dancer
5.8
Follow the Boys
1944
as Carmen Amaya
5.7
Panama Hattie
1942
as Dancer in "Good Neighors" (uncredited)
5.7
El Embrujo del Fandango
1940
María de la O
1939
as María de la O
6.7
The Daughter of Juan Simón
1935
as Soledad
5.6