Milorad Miskovitch was an American actor known for Par ordre du tsar, Dr. Coppelius, and Romantic Youth. He was born on March 26, 1928, in Valjevo, Serbia, Yugoslavia, and passed away on June 21, 2013, in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France.
Personal and Family Life
Milorad Miskovitch trained in ballet in Belgrade before moving to Paris in 1946 to further his studies. Throughout his career, he performed with various ballet companies as both a member and a guest artist. In 1956, he established his own ballet company called Les Ballets 1956 with dance critic Irène Lidova.
Career
After visiting Yugoslavia in 1966, Milorad frequently returned to stage and choreograph ballets. He started teaching in the United States during the 1970s and became an artistic adviser to UNESCO in 1980. Milorad served as the president of UNESCO’s international dance council from 1988 to 1994.
Death and Legacy
Milorad Miskovitch died on June 21, 2013, leaving behind a significant legacy in the world of dance and theater. His contributions to ballet and his role in nurturing the art form continue to be remembered by dancers and audiences alike.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Par ordre du tsar | 1954 | Actor |
| Romantic Youth | 1956 | Shop Clerk |
| Dr. Coppelius | 1966 | Actor |
| Hungarian Dance Champion | 1966 | Self |
| U susret zeljama | 1966 | Milorad (1 episode) |
| Das Kabinett des Professor Enslen | 1964 | Actor |
| Finale | 1961 | Actor |
| Les algues | 1959 | Actor |
| Pelléas und Mélisande | 1959 | Pelléas |
| Roméo et Juliette | 1956 | Roméo |