What is Maria Tallchief's full name?
Elizabeth Marie Tall Chief
Maria Tallchief date of birth:
January 24, 1925
How old was Maria Tallchief when died?
88
Where was Maria Tallchief born?
Fairfax, Oklahoma
When did Maria Tallchief die?
April 11, 2013
How tall is Maria Tallchief?
5' 9" (175 cm)
What is Maria Tallchief's ethnicity?
Multiracial
What is Maria Tallchief nationality?
American
What is Maria Tallchief's occupation?
Prima ballerina
Maria Tallchief claim to fame:
first American Prima Ballerina
Short Biography
Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Tall Chief (Osage family name: Ki He Kah Stah Tsa; January 24, 1925 – April 11, 2013) was considered America's first major prima ballerina, and was the first Native American to hold the rank.