Misty Copeland

Misty Danielle Copeland (born September 10, 1982) is an American ballet dancer for the prestigious American Ballet Theatre (ABT). In 2015, Copeland became the first African-American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in ABT's 75-year history.

Misty Copeland is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 24 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Thriller 40 (2023), Be My Guest with Ina Garten (2022), Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special (2020), Dear... (2020), The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), The Daily Show (1996). The recorded credits span 1953 to 2023, including 12 movies and 12 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.