About George Lee
Lived 1935 – 2025 (aged 89–90). George Lee was a ballet dancer and dealer.
George R. Lee (February 18, 1935 – April 20, 2025) was a Chinese-American ballet dancer who was New York City Ballet's first Asian dancer.
Early life Lee was born on February 18, 1935 in Hong Kong as George Li. His mother trained him in the Russian school of ballet.
In 1959, Lee became a United States citizen and changed the spelling of his last name from Li to Lee.
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Who was George Lee?
Chinese American ballet dancer (b. 1935)
When was George Lee born?
George Lee was born in 1935 in Hong Kong.
When did George Lee die?
George Lee died on 20 April 2025.
What was George Lee's occupation?
George Lee was a ballet dancer and dealer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Lee. https://biography.guide/george-lee-ballet-dancer/
MLA: "George Lee." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-lee-ballet-dancer/.
Chicago: "George Lee." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-lee-ballet-dancer/.
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