- Born
- Birth nameMichael Ryan Flatley
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Michael Flatley was born on July 16, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Blackbird (2022), Till Forever (2018) and Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games (2014). He has been married to Niamh O'Brien since October 14, 2006. They have one child. He was previously married to Beata Dziaba.
- SpousesNiamh O'Brien(October 14, 2006 - present) (1 child)Beata Dziaba(January 6, 1986 - 1995) (divorced)
- Children
- Was the first American to win the Irish Dance World Championships at the age of 17. He began dancing at the age of 11 and was told he was too old and should not even attempt to dance competitively.
- He is a chessmaster, and plays the flute at a concert level.
- His legs were insured for 40 million dollars.
- He is in the Guiness Book of World Records for the fast tap of 36 taps per second.
- On every show, he saves a seat for his grandmother Hannah Ryan, who was his inspiration.
- I don't want to dance as if I'm making an apology
- If I never do another show, I'll die a happy man.
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