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- Birth nameJosé Arcadio Limon
- José Limon was born on January 12, 1908 in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico. He was an actor, known for The Moor's Pavane (1951), Folio (1955) and And David Wept (1971). He was married to Pauline Lawrence. He died on December 2, 1972 in Flemington, New Jersey, USA.
- SpousePauline Lawrence(October 3, 1941 - July 16, 1971) (her death)
- Dancer and choreographer.
- Jose Limon Dance Foundation, modern dance company and institute in New York City, was awarded the 2008 American National Medal of the Arts for its services to dance.
- Pictured on one of a set of 4 USA 'forever' commemorative postage stamps featuring Innovative Choreographers, issued 28 July 2012. Others honored in this issue were Isadora Duncan, Katherine Dunham, and Bob Fosse. Price on day of issue was 45¢.
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