Benjamin Millepied is a French choreographer and dancer. He is internationally recognized for his work in the movie ‘Black Swan’. In addition, he choreographed the dances and appeared as a dancer in the film.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Benjamin Millepied |
| Nick Name | Benjamin |
| Date Of Birth | June 10, 1977 |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Birthplace | Bordeaux, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Profession | Dancer, Choreographer |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
Benjamin Millepied Age & Early Life
Benjamin Millepied was born in Bordeaux, France, on June 10, 1977. He is of French descent and has three older brothers. Millepied is the son of former ballet dancer Catherine Florie and Denys Millepied. He studied at France’s Conservatoire National. He began his studies at the School of American Ballet in 1992 and continued full-time in 1993. Furthermore, the choreographer received a scholarship from the French Ministry.
Benjamin Millepied Height & Weight
Benjamin Millepied is 5’10” tall and weighs 68 kg. He, too, has brown hair and blue eyes.
Benjamin Millepied’s Net Worth
How much is Benjamin Millepied’s net worth? Meanwhile, according to some March 2024 sources, his net worth is predicted to be $10 million. This choreographer’s average income is roughly $53,000. Natalie’s husband has a net worth of $60 million. They share ownership of a house in Santa Barbara, California. This $6.5 million estate includes four bedrooms, and five bathrooms, and is sprawled over 10.4 acres.
Career
Benjamin Millepied began his career as a soloist in 1998 and was appointed principal of the New York City Ballet in 2002. Benjamin founded the LA Dance Project between 2001 and 2004. He also choreographed the dance in the film ‘Black Swan’ in 2010. He had ‘Jerome Robbins as a choreographic mentor. In Jerome Robbins’ debut of ‘2 and 3 Part Inventions,’ he played the lead role.
Benjamin is also the originator and director of the 2011 ‘LA Dance Project’ at the Los Angeles Music Center. Meanwhile, in 2011, this initiative developed a full-time residency with the goal of exhibiting new works across the city. The Walt Disney Concert Hall hosted the project’s first performance in 2012. In 2012, this choreographer established ‘The Amoveo Firm,’ a multimedia production company. He’s also directed a few short films. He participated as a guest judge on the dancing competition program ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ the same year. Millepied was named Artistic Advisor of the new Dance Academy at the ‘Colburn School’ in Los Angeles. Furthermore, he also has choreographed in various films such ‘Black Swan’, ‘Aria’, ‘Barbie in the Nutcracker’, and ‘Io Echo: Eye Father’.
Benjamin Millepied Wife & Marriage
Who is Benjamin Millepied’s wife? On August 4, 2012, Benjamin Millepied married dancer Natalie Portman in a Jewish wedding in Big Sur, California. The bride looked stunning in a Rodarte gown with a high neckline, a tea-length cocktail skirt, and sheer, full-length sleeves. In early 2009, this pair met for the first time on the set of Black Swan. This pair has a boy named ‘Aleph’ who was born in 2011 and a daughter named ‘Amalia’ who was born in 2017. In 2016, this family relocated to Los Angeles.
