Moira Shearer was a Scottish ballet dancer and actress, born on January 17, 1926. She is best known for her role in the classic film The Red Shoes, which was released in 1948. This film showcased her exceptional dancing talent and helped to popularize ballet in cinema. In addition to her film career, Shearer was a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet and performed in various stage productions. She continued to work in the arts throughout her life, contributing to both dance and theater until her passing on January 31, 2006.