Actor · Choreographer · Director
Born Mar 21, 1947
Active 1967–present · Awards: Jiří Kylián Ring, Joost van den Vondel Prize, Artis Bohemiae Amicis Medal, Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance, honorary citizen of Prague 1, Order of the White Lion 3rd Class
Jiří Kylián is a Czech former dancer and contemporary dance choreographer. He is considered one of the greatest contemporary dance choreographers in Czech history.