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Cyd Charisse was an American dancer and actress. After recovering from polio as a child and studying ballet, Charisse entered films in the 1940s. Her roles usually featured her abilities as a dancer, and she was often paired with Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly. Her films included Singin' in the Rain, The Band Wagon, Brigadoon, and Silk Stockings. She was awarded the National Medal of the Arts and Humanities in 2006.