Maria Gambarelli
Maria Gambarelli | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 April 1900 |
| Died | 4 February 1990 (aged 89) Huntington, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Gamby |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, Actress |
| Years active | 1908–1968 |
| Spouse |
Edward Fenton (m. 1935) |
Maria Gambarelli (7 April 1900 – 4 February 1990) was an Italian-American ballerina and actress. She was born in La Spezia, but raised in the United States. Between 1938 and 1941 she was prima ballerina at the Metropolitan Opera. She was considered to be the greatest dancer trained at the Metropolitan Opera ballet school.