Renowned dancer-choreographer and a key figure in shaping the golden age of the Hollywood musical. Kelly's first screen test, for RKO in 1935, was unsuccessful. Three years after moving to New York in 1938, however, he had established a reputation on Broadway strong enough for David Selznick to sign him to a seven-year contract. Kelly was loaned to MGM for his first film, FOR ME AND MY GAL (1942), opposite Judy Garland. The film was unexceptional, but Kelly's performance impressed MGM enough to buy out his contract. He went on to become a leading Hollywood star -- a handsome, capable actor and a competent director, but a dancer and choreographer of incomparable grace and charm. Kelly's greatest achievements came with a series of musicals, particularly SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (1952), co-directed with Stanley Donen. In 1951, he received a Special Academy Award for his exceptional talents, "especially for his brilliant achievements in the art of choreography on film." He was married to actress Betsy Blair from 1940 to 1957 and to dancer Jeannie Coyne (Donen's former wife) from 1960 until her death in 1973.  Nominated for Actor 1945: ANCHORS AWEIGH  Special Award 1951: In appreciation of his versatility as an actor, singer, director and dancer, and specifically for his brilliant achievements in the art of choreography on film. Winner presented a Statuette. 1 nomination, 1 Special Award