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Jean Babilée (real name Jean Gutman(n)) (born February 2, 1923) is a prominent French dancer and choreographer of the latter half of the 20th century, who is also considered to be one of modern ballet's greatest performers. He is notable as the first French dancer to gain international acclaim.

Born in Paris, France, Babilée studied at the Paris Opéra Ballet School, and enjoyed some of his greatest successes as a member of Les Ballets des Champs-Elysées and Les Ballets de Paris. In the 1950s he was a guest of Le Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris (Paris Opera Ballet) and the American Ballet Theatre, before forming his own company, Les Ballets Jean Babilée.

He has also appeared as a stage actor and in several films.

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