About Jeanne Coyne
Lived 1923 – 1973 (aged 50). Jeanne Coyne was an American actor, choreographer, dancer, stage actor and stage actress.
Jeanne Coyne (February 28, 1923 – May 10, 1973) was an American Broadway dancer, choreographer and actress.
Biography With Carol Haney (1924 – 1964), Coyne assisted directors Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, both of whom she married. She appeared as a dancer in the MGM films Words and Music, On the Town, Summer Stock, Singin' in the Rain and Kiss Me Kate.
She was married to Donen from 1948 to 1951, and Kelly from 1960 to 1973. She and Kelly had two children, Timothy and Bridget.
She died on May 10, 1973, in Los Angeles, California, from leukemia, at the age of 50.
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Who was Jeanne Coyne?
American actress (1923-1973)
When was Jeanne Coyne born?
Jeanne Coyne was born on 28 February 1923 in Pittsburgh.
When did Jeanne Coyne die?
Jeanne Coyne died on 10 May 1973 in Los Angeles.
What was Jeanne Coyne's occupation?
Jeanne Coyne was an actor, choreographer, dancer, stage actor and stage actress.
What nationality was Jeanne Coyne?
Jeanne Coyne was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jeanne Coyne. https://biography.guide/jeanne-coyne/
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