Crew
Donald McKayle
Born 1930-07-06
New York City, New York, USA
Department: Crew
Biography
Donald McKayle was an American modern dancer, choreographer, teacher, director and writer best known for creating socially conscious concert works during the 1950s and '60s that focus on expressing the human condition and, more specifically, the black experience in America. He was "among the first black men to break the racial barrier by means of modern dance.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Donald McKayle
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The Cosby Show
1984
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Touched by an Angel
1994
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The Great White Hope
1970
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Minstrel Man
1977
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Ten Blocks on the Camino Real
1966
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Sophisticated Ladies
1982
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On the Sound
1962
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Dancetime New Dance Group Gala
1993
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Donald McKayle: Heartbeats of a DanceMaker
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Donald McKayle: Heartbeats of a DanceMaker
2004
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (11 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald McKayle: Heartbeats of a DanceMaker | self (archival) | Movie | 2004 | |
 | Touched by an Angel | Wilbur | TV Series | 1994 |
 | Dancetime New Dance Group Gala | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1993 |
 | The Cosby Show | Ralph | TV Series | 1984 |
 | Sophisticated Ladies | Musical | Movie | 1982 |
| Sophisticated Ladies | Choreographer | Movie | 1982 |
 | Minstrel Man | Choreographer | Movie | 1977 |
 | The Great White Hope | Choreographer | Movie | 1970 |
 | Ten Blocks on the Camino Real | Choreographer | Movie | 1966 |
 | On the Sound | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1962 |
| On the Sound | Choreographer | Movie | 1962 |