Paul Haakon

Paul Haakon (September 7, 1911 – August 16, 1992), born Paul Haakon Løngreen Nilson Panduoro, was a Danish Ballet and Broadway dancer.

Life and career

Early life Haakon was born on September 8, 1911, in Fredericia, Denmark. He studied ballet at the Royal Opera House in Copenhagen.

Career Haakon made his Broadway debut in 1933 in Champagne, Sec and continued to dance in numerous Broadway productions. He also performed in vaudeville acts at Radio City Music Hall alongside lead ballerina Patricia Bowman.

During World War II, Haakon toured with the United Service Organizations.

Haakon joined the Jose Greco Spanish Ballet as a performer, eventually also serving as ballet master and production manager.

In 1970, Haakon retired from dance. In his later years, he worked as a salesman and a mail handler.

Filmography

Broadway

Film