Is Mikhail Baryshnikov A-List?
YesA
Yes — Mikhail Baryshnikov is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1974
Joins American Ballet Theatre
Ranking Timeline
1974B$0.1M
Defects from Soviet Union
Seeks artistic freedom in the West.
1974A▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Joins American Ballet Theatre
Becomes a principal dancer.
1980A$1M+$0.5M
Film Debut in 'Turning Point'
First starring role in a film.
1980A$2M+$1M
Artistic Director of ABT
Leads the American Ballet Theatre.
1990A$10M+$8M
Baryshnikov Arts Center Founded
Created his own dance company.
1998A$30M+$20M
Starring on 'Sex and City'
Appears in the popular HBO series.
2026A$40M+$10M
Dance Icon and Cultural Figure
Continues to influence the world of dance through the Arts Center.
Last updated: February 25, 2026