Misty Copeland
Acting

Misty Copeland

Born 1982-09-10 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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.

ActorExecutive ProducerCast

Known for

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms★ 6.1Viewing moment
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
2018
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover★ 8Viewing moment
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
2018 · Series
Dear...★ 5Viewing moment
Dear...
2020 · Series
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special★ 6.4Viewing moment
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
2020
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall★ 7.1Viewing moment
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
2016
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New YorkViewing moment
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
2010
Be My Guest with Ina Garten★ 7.7Viewing moment
Be My Guest with Ina Garten
2022 · Series
A Ballerina's Tale★ 6.3Viewing moment
A Ballerina's Tale
2015
Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices★ 5.4Viewing moment
Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices
2020 · Series
Pop Up Santa Holiday SpecialViewing moment
Pop Up Santa Holiday Special
2018
Twyla MovesViewing moment
Twyla Moves
2021
Prokofiev - Romeo and JulietViewing moment
Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet
2022
Power of Women: The ChangemakersViewing moment
Power of Women: The Changemakers
2022
Match in a Haystack★ 10Viewing moment
Match in a Haystack
2025

Frequent collaborators

Tiffany HaddishTiffany HaddishSpike LeeSpike LeeMichael JacksonMichael JacksonMark RonsonMark RonsonStevie WonderStevie WonderQuincy JonesQuincy JonesNelson GeorgeNelson GeorgeDavid ByrneDavid Byrne