Back to peopleMisty CopelandKnown forActingAge44 yearsPlace of birthKansas City, Missouri, USA BiographyLife and careerMisty 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.Filmography3 filmsAll3Acting3Thriller 402023as SelfMariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special2020as SelfThe Nutcracker and the Four Realms2018as Ballerina Princess
