Carmen de Lavallade

Carmen de Lavallade
De Lavallade in 1955
Born(1931-03-06)March 6, 1931
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 29, 2025(2025-12-29) (aged 94)
Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actress
  • choreographer
  • dancer
Years active1948–2025
Spouse
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(m. 1955; died 2014)​
Children1
RelativesJanet Collins (cousin)
AwardsKennedy Center Honors

Carmen de Lavallade (March 6, 1931 – December 29, 2025) was an American actress, choreographer, and dancer. For many years, she was associated with and married to Tony Award–winning actor, dancer, and director Geoffrey Holder. In 2017, she received the Kennedy Center Honors award for lifetime achievement and contributions to American culture.

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