Gore, Altovise (1935–)
Gore, Altovise (1935–)
American modern dancer and theatrical choreographer. Name variations: Altovise Davis. Born Aug 30, 1935; married Sammy Davis, Jr. (actor, dancer and singer), 1970 (died May 16, 1990); children: (adopted) 1.
Trained with Syvilla Fort and danced with her concert group (1950s); performed with Alvin Ailey company in numerous works by Ailey, including Creation of the World and Gillespiana; created roles for Talley Beatty and his recital group in Road of the Phoebe Show (1959) and Come and Get the Beauty of It Hot (1960); performed in London in Golden Boy (c. 1968), starring Sammy Davis, Jr.; appeared mainly as tv actress thereafter.
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