Q1: Was Nicholas Charisse related to the dancer Cyd Charisse?
Nicholas "Nico" Charisse Sr. was Cyd Charisse's first husband and early ballet instructor. They were married from 1939 to 1947, during which time she adopted his surname professionally.
Q2: Did Nicholas Charisse appear in MGM musicals with Cyd?
No. Nicholas worked primarily behind the camera as a coach, private studio instructor, and choreographer. Cyd Charisse's most famous on-screen dance partners were Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, and Dan Dailey.
Q3: How many children did Nicholas Charisse have with Cyd Charisse?
They had one child together: Nicholas "Nico" Charisse Jr., born in 1942. Cyd later had a second son, Tony Martin Jr. (1950, 2011), with her second husband, Tony Martin.
Q4: When did Nicholas Charisse Sr. and his son pass away?
Nicholas Charisse Sr. passed away in April 1970 in Los Angeles at the age of 64. His son, Nico Charisse Jr., lived to 76 and passed away in late 2019.
