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Misty Copeland

Actor, ProducerBorn September 10, 1982 (43 years)
Misty Danielle Copeland (born September 10, 1982) is an American ballet dancer for the prestigious American Ballet Theatre (ABT). In 2015, Copeland became the first African-American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in ABT's 75-year history.

Known For

  • A Ballerina's Tale
  • Lift

Featured Videos

  • The Nutcracker And The Four Realms: On Set With Misty Copeland
    The Nutcracker And The Four Realms: On Set With Misty CopelandThe Nutcracker and the Four RealmsBehind the Scenes

Misty Copeland Filmography

2023
Thriller 40 · as Self
2023
Black Pop (TV Series) · as Self - Ballerina, Author
2023
2022
2022
Sherri (2022) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2022
Symone (TV Series) · as Self
2022
Be My Guest With Ina Garten (TV Series) · as Self
2021
Nick Cannon (TV Series) · as Self
2021
52nd NAACP Image Awards · as Self - Presenter
2021
Twyla Moves · as Self
2020
2020
The Drew Barrymore Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2020
Dear... (TV Series) · as Self
2020
2020
Stars In The House (TV Series) · as Self
2020
The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards · as Self - Performer
2019
American Music Awards 2019 · as Self - Presenter
2019
Blue's Clues & You! (TV Series) · as Self
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show (TV Series) · as Self
2019
Tamron Hall (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2018
To Dine For with Kate Sullivan (TV Series) · as Self
2018
Black Girls Rock! · as Self - Presenter
2017
The Beat with Ari Melber (TV Series) · as Self
2017
World of Dance (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
2016
Sunday Today with Willie Geist (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2016
2015
Daily Blast Live (TV Series) · as Self
2015
Chopped Junior (TV Series) · as Self - Judge
2015
A Ballerina's Tale · as Herself
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Series) · as Self
2015
The 69th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter
2015
Barbie Vlogs (TV Series) · as Self
2014
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers (TV Series) · as Self
2013
2013
The Arsenio Hall Show (2013) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2013
Beat Bobby Flay (TV Series) · as Self
2013
The Real Daytime (TV Series) · as Self
2012
Home & Family (TV Series) · as Self
2012
Steve Harvey (TV Series) · as Self
2012
CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self
2012
CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self
2011
The Chew (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2011
A Day In The Life (TV Series) · as Misty Copeland
2010
The Talk (TV Series) · as Self
2010
In Depth With Graham Bensinger (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2009
The Dr. Oz Show (TV Series) · as Self
2006
Rachael Ray (TV Series) · as Self
2005
So You Think You Can Dance (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
2004
Tavis Smiley (TV Series) · as Self
2003
Che tempo che fa (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest
1999
Independent Lens (TV Series) · as Self
1997
The View (TV Series) · as Self
1996
The Daily Show (TV Series) · as Self
1991
Charlie Rose (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self
1984
Jeopardy! (TV Series) · as Self - Video Clue Presenter
1979
CBS Sunday Morning With Jane Pauley (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1978
20/20 (TV Series) · as Self - Dancer (segment "the Fight For Misty")
1975
PBS News (TV Series) · as Self
1975
Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1968
60 Minutes (TV Series) · as Self - Ballet Dancer (segment: Misty Copeland)
1952
Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest

2022
Eureka! (2022) (TV Series) · as Rockanne
2020
2018
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms · as Ballerina Princess
2018
2017
2017
Romeo and Juliet · as Juliet
2006

2025
Match in a Haystack · as Executive Producer
2022
Lift · as Executive Producer
2015
A Ballerina's Tale · as Executive Producer
1999
Independent Lens (TV Series) · as Executive Producer

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