Elvis Presley’s Favorite Dancer Reveals What Made Their Bond So Special (Exclusive)

Elvis Presley worked with plenty of dancers during his Hollywood years, but Christopher Riordan holds a special place in that history. In an exclusive interview with ReMIND at The Hollywood Show, Riordan opened up about why he believes he became one of Presley’s favorite dancers. Riordan, an actor and dancer, worked with Presley on six films, The ’68 Comeback Special, and multiple documentaries.

His credits in Elvis films include Viva Las Vegas, Roustabout, Tickle Me, Spinout, Double Trouble, and Clambake. So, why was Riordan considered one of Elvis’ favorite dancers? According to Riordan, it was because he made Elvis laugh.