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Henie sonja biography of michael kirby
Michael Kirby (figure skater)
Canadian figure skater
| Michael Kirby | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1925-02-20)February 20, 1925 |
| Died | May 25, 2002(2002-05-25) (aged 77) |
| Country | Canada |
Michael J.R.
Kirby (February 20, 1925 – May 25, 2002 in Laguna Niguel, CA) was a Canadian figure skater who competed in men's singles, and was also an actor. Later was an ice rink owner and skating coach.
Childhood and youth
As a child he suffered from rheumatic fever and started ice-skating for physical therapy.[1] When he turned 16, he became a Canadian national champion.[1] He won the silver medal at the 1941 North American Championships and then won the gold medal at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships in 1942 before turning professional and joining the Ice Follies in 1943.
He also competed in fours with Therese McCarthy, Virginia Wilson, and Donald Gilchrist in 1941 and 1942.[2]
Career
Acting
In the later 1940s, Kirby moved to Hollywood and