always wanted a son, and once had plans to father one with Nastassja Kinski. Awards and honours Film, television and musical roles In 1962, Nureyev made his screen debut in a film version of Les Sylphides. He decided against an acting career to branch into modern dance with the Dutch National Ballet in 1968. Nureyev also made his debut in 1962 on network television in America partnered with Maria Tallchief dancing the pas de deux from August Bournonville's Flower Festival in Genzano on the Bell Telephone Hour. In 1972, Sir Robert Helpmann invited him to tour Australia with Nureyev's production of Don Quixote. In 1973, a film version of Don Quixote was directed by Nureyev and Helpmann and features Nureyev as Basilio, Lucette Aldous as Kitri, Helpmann as Don Quixote and artists of the Australian Ballet. In 1972, Nureyev was a guest in David Winters' television special The Special London Bridge Special. In 1973 he appeared in a cameo for The Morecambe & Wise Show Christmas Special. In 1977, Nureyev played Rudolph Valentino in Ken Russell's film Valentino. In 1978, he appeared as a guest star on the television series The Muppet Show where he danced in a parody called "Swine Lake", sang "Baby, It's Cold Outside" in a sauna duet with Miss Piggy, and sang and tap-danced in the show's finale, "Top Hat, White Tie and Tails". His appearance is credited with making Jim Henson's series become one of the most sought after programs to appear in. In 1983, he had a non-dancing role in the movie Exposed with Nastassja Kinski. In 1989, he toured the United States and Canada for 24 weeks with a revival of the Broadway musical The King and I. Documentary films Rudolf Noureev au travail à la barre (Rudolf Noureev Exercising at the Barre) (1970) (4 min 13) Nureyev (1981), by Thames Television. Includes a candid interview, as well as access to him in the studio. Nureyev (1991). Directed by Patricia Foy, the 90-minute documentary chronicles the ups and downs of Nureyev's career, and his professional relationship with Margot Fonteyn, his rumoured depression and his overall effect on modern dance. Rudolf Nureyev – As He Is (1991). Directed by Nikolai Boronin, the 47-minute Soviet documentary about Nureyev also includes a long interview with Nureyev during his visit to Leningrad in 1990. Nureyev: From Russia With Love (2007), by John Bridcut Rudolf Nureyev: Rebellious Demon