Born in West Germany to a U.S. Army officer and his wife, Mr. Battle showed a natural talent for movement from a young age, studying at the Jones-Haywood School of Ballet for three years before receiving a scholarship to train at the School of American Ballet under George Balanchine.
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1984 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
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1991 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
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